Proverbs 17:16-20 in English

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

¹⁷ A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

²⁰ He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

¹⁶ Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom.

^16a He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischiefs.

¹⁷ Have thou a friend for every time, and let brethren be useful in distress; for on this account are they born.

¹⁸ A foolish man applauds and rejoices over himself, as he also that becomes surety would make himself responsible for his own friends.

¹⁹ A lover of sin rejoices in strifes;

²⁰ and the hard-hearted man comes not in for good. A man of a changeful tongue will fall into mischiefs;

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

¹⁷ A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

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

²⁰ He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

¹⁷ A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

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

²⁰ He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

¹⁶ Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom. He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischief.

¹⁷ Have you a friend for every time, and let brethren be useful in distress; for on this account are they born.

¹⁸ A foolish man applauds and rejoices over himself, as he also that becomes surety would make himself responsible for his own friends.

¹⁹ A lover of sin rejoices in strifes;

²⁰ and the hard-hearted man comes not in for good. A man of a changeful tongue will fall into mischiefs;

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?

¹⁷ A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.

¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

²⁰ He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

¹⁶ It is useless to allow foolish people RHQ to try to become wise by paying for it, because they do not have enough good sense to become wise.

¹⁷ Friends love others all the time, and relatives are able to help us when we have troubles.

¹⁸ If someone borrows money from another person, it is foolish for you to promise IDM that you will pay the money back if that other person is unable to pay back the money that he borrowed.

¹⁹ Those who like to sin also like to cause strife/trouble; and those who build fancy doors in their houses to show that they are very wealthy (OR, speak proudly) are inviting disaster.

²⁰ Those who ◄have perverse minds/are always thinking about doing evil things► will not prosper, and disasters will happen to those who always tell lies.

¹⁶ Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom. He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischief.

¹⁷ Have you a friend for every time, and let brethren be useful in distress; for on this account are they born.

¹⁸ A foolish man applauds and rejoices over himself, as he also that becomes surety would make himself responsible for his own friends.

¹⁹ A lover of sin rejoices in strifes;

²⁰ and the hard-hearted man comes not in for good. A man of a changeful tongue will fall into mischiefs;

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

¹⁹ He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

²⁰ One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

¹⁹ He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

²⁰ One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbour.

¹⁹ He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

²⁰ One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

¹⁶ How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?

¹⁷ A friend is loving at all times, and becomes a brother in times of trouble.

¹⁸ A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.

¹⁹ The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.

²⁰ Nothing good comes to him whose heart is fixed on evil purposes: and he who has an evil tongue will come to trouble.

¹⁶ To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?

¹⁷ The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.

¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.

²⁰ He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.

¹⁶ What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.

¹⁷ He that is a friend loveth at all times: and a brother is proved in distress.

¹⁸ A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.

¹⁹ He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.

²⁰ He that is of a perverse heart, shall not find good: and he that perverteth his tongue, shall fall into evil.

¹⁶ Is there any point in stupid people trying to buy wisdom when they don't want to learn?

¹⁷ A true friend is always there to love you, and family provides help when troubles come.

¹⁸ It's not a wise idea to make a pledge and guarantee a neighbor's debt.

¹⁹ People who love sin like to argue; those who build high gates invite destruction.

²⁰ People with warped minds don't succeed; those who tell lies get into trouble.

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

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

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

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

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

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?

¹⁷ A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding is he that striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.

¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth strife; he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

²⁰ He that hath a froward heart findeth no good; and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into evil.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool To get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

¹⁷ A friend loveth at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.

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

¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth strife: And he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

²⁰ He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

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

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

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

¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth quarrel; and he that maketh high his door seeketh destruction.

²⁰ He that hath a froward heart will not find happiness; and he that hath a perverse tongue will fall into evil.

¹⁶ Why has the fool wealth? For a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom.

^16a He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; And he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischiefs.

¹⁷ Have thou a friend for every time, And let brethren be useful in distress; For on this account are they born.

¹⁸ A foolish man applauds and rejoices over himself, As he also that becomes surety would make himself responsible for his own friends.

¹⁹ A lover of sin rejoices in strifes;

²⁰ And the hard-hearted man comes not in for good. A man of a changeful tongue will fall into mischiefs;

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

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

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

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

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

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁷ A friend 'ahav ·affectionately loves· at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

¹⁹ He who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· disobedience 'ahav ·affectionately loves· strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

²⁰ One who has a perverse heart does not find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

¹⁶ Why should a fool pay money to learn about wisdom, when he has no ability to learn it?

¹⁷ A friend is loving at all times and a brother is born for times of trouble.

¹⁸ A man having no sense makes binding promises and becomes responsible for his neighbor's debts.

¹⁹ Whoever loves conflict loves sin; the one who makes the threshold of his door too high causes bones to be broken.

²⁰ A person who has a crooked heart finds nothing that is good; the one who has a perverse tongue falls into calamity.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

¹⁹ He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

²⁰ One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbour.

¹⁹ He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

²⁰ One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

¹⁶ Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it ?

¹⁷ A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

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

²⁰ He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

¹⁹ He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

²⁰ One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbour.

¹⁹ He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

²⁰ One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

¹⁶ What profiteth it to a fool to have riches, since he may not buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh falling; and he that escheweth to learn, shall fall into evils.

¹⁷ He that is a friend, loveth in all time; and a brother is proved in anguishes.

¹⁸ A fond or foolish man shall make joy with hands, when he hath promised for his friend.

¹⁹ He that bethinketh discords, loveth chidings; and he that enhanceth his mouth, seeketh falling.

²⁰ He that is of wayward heart, shall not find good; and he that turneth the tongue, shall fall into evil.

¹⁶ What profiteth it to a fool to have riches, since he may not buy wisdom? (or since he cannot buy wisdom?) He that maketh his house high, seeketh falling; and he that escheweth to learn, shall fall into evils.

¹⁷ He that is a friend, loveth in all time; and a brother is proved in anguishes.

¹⁸ A fond man shall make joy with hands (or A foolish person shall clap his hands, or shall rejoice), when he hath promised for his friend.

¹⁹ He that bethinketh discords, loveth chidings; and he that enhanceth his mouth, seeketh falling. (He who thinketh up discord, loveth arguments; and he who exalteth his own mouth, seeketh his own downfall.)

²⁰ He that is of wayward heart, shall not find good; and he that (mis-)turneth the tongue, shall fall into evil.

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

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

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

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

²⁰ The perverse of heart findeth not good, And the turned in his tongue falleth into evil.