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

15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent(A)
    the Lord detests them both.(B)

16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,
    when they are not able to understand it?(C)

17 A friend loves at all times,
    and a brother is born for a time of adversity.(D)

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