Proverbs 17:12-19

¹²The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And — not a fool in his folly.

¹³Whoso is returning evil for good, Evil moveth not from his house.

¹⁴The beginning of contention is a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.

¹⁵Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these are an abomination to Jehovah.

¹⁶Why is this — a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?

¹⁷At all times is the friend loving, And a brother for adversity is born.

¹⁸A man lacking heart is striking hands, A surety he becometh before his friend.

¹⁹Whoso is loving transgression is loving debate, Whoso is making high his entrance is seeking destruction.