Proverbs 17:13-21

¹³Whoso returneth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; Therefore leave off contention before it rolleth onward.

¹⁵He that justifieth the wicked, And he that condemneth the just, Both alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶Why should a price be in the hand of a fool To get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?

¹⁷A friend loveth at all times; But in adversity he is born a brother.

¹⁸A man who lacketh understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

¹⁹He who loveth strife loveth transgression; He who raiseth high his gate seeketh ruin.

²⁰He that is of a deceitful heart shall find no good; And he that turneth about with his tongue shall fall into mischief.

²¹Whoso begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; Yea, the father of the fool hath no joy.