Proverbs 17:15-18 in English

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

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.

¹⁵ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.

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.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

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.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

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.

¹⁵ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.

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.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

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.

¹⁵ There are two things that Yahweh hates: ◄Condemning innocent people/Saying that people who have done nothing wrong must be punished►, and declaring that people who have done wicked things should not be punished.

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.

¹⁵ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.

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.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

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.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

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.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

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.

¹⁵ He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.

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.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.

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.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God.

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.

¹⁵ The Lord hates it when the wicked are acquitted and the innocent condemned.

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.

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

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.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are an abomination to the LORD.

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.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, Even they both are abomination to the Lord.

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.

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

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.

¹⁵ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, Is unclean and abominable with God.

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.

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

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.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the upright, both of them alike are an abomination to Adonai .

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.

¹⁵ The person who acquits the wicked person and the person who condemns the righteous person— both are an abomination to Yahweh.

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.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

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.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

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.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

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.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

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.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

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.

¹⁵ Both he that justifieth a wicked man, and he that condemneth a just or rightwise man, ever either is abominable to God.

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.

¹⁵ Both he that justifieth a wicked man, and he that condemneth a just man, ever either is abominable to God. (Both he who justifieth a wicked person, and he who condemneth a righteous person, be abominable to God.)

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.

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

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.