Proverbs 17:14-23

¹⁴The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.

¹⁵He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust, euen they both are abomination to the Lord.

¹⁶Wherefore is there a price in the hand of the foole to get wisdome, and he hath none heart?

¹⁷A friende loueth at all times: and a brother is borne for aduersitie.

¹⁸A man destitute of vnderstanding, toucheth the hande, and becommeth suretie for his neighbour.

¹⁹He loueth transgression, that loueth strife: and he that exalteth his gate, seeketh destruction.

²⁰The froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a naughtie tongue, shall fall into euill.

²¹He that begetteth a foole, getteth himselfe sorow, and the father of a foole can haue no ioy.

²²A ioyfull heart causeth good health: but a sorowfull minde dryeth the bones.

²³A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosome to wrest the wayes of iudgement.