Proverbs 17:16-18

Modern English Version

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.

¹⁸ A man void of understanding shakes hands,
    and becomes a pledge in the presence of his friend.