Proverbs 17:15-17

New International Reader's Version

¹⁵ The Lord hates two things.
    He hates it when the guilty are set free.
    He also hates it when those who aren’t guilty are punished.

¹⁶ Why should a foolish person try to buy wisdom?
    They are not even able to understand it.

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times.
    They are there to help when trouble comes.