15 He who (A)justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to (B)buy wisdom,
When [a]he has no sense?
17 A (C)friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:16 Lit there is no heart