Proverbs 17:15-17

Modern English Version

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,
    both of them are abomination to the Lord.

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

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