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Proverbs 17:16-18
21st Century King James Version
Proverbs 17:16-18
21st Century King James Version
16 Why should there be in the hands of a fool the price to purchase wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to acquire it?
17 A friend is loving at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding shaketh hands in pledge, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
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Proverbs 17:16-18
New International Version
Proverbs 17:16-18
New International Version
16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,
when they are not able to understand it?(A)
17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of adversity.(B)
18 One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge
and puts up security for a neighbor.(C)
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