16 Wherefore is there a [a]price in the hand of the fool to get wisdom, and he hath none heart?

17 A friend loveth at all times; and a [b]brother is born for adversity.

18 A man destitute of understanding, [c]toucheth the hand, and becometh surety for his neighbor.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:16 What availeth it the wicked to be rich, seeing he setteth not his mind to wisdom?
  2. Proverbs 17:17 So that he is more than a friend, even a brother that helpeth in time of adversity.
  3. Proverbs 17:18 Read Prov. 6:1.

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