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Proverbs 17:16-18
New Living Translation
Proverbs 17:16-18
New Living Translation
16 It is senseless to pay to educate a fool,
since he has no heart for learning.
17 A friend is always loyal,
and a brother is born to help in time of need.
18 It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt
or put up security for a friend.
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)
New Living Translation (NLT)
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