Proverbs 17:14-18

¹⁴As one letteth loose a stream of water, so is the beginning of strife: therefore before it be enkindled, leave off the contest.

¹⁵He that declareth the wicked innocent, and he that condemneth the righteous, yea, both of them are equally an abomination to the Lord.

¹⁶Wherefore is the purchase-money in the hand of a fool to acquire wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?

¹⁷A friend loveth at all times, and as a brother is he born for the time of distress.

¹⁸A man void of sense pledgeth his hand, and becometh surety for his friend.