Proverbs 17:15-17

Darby Translation

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.

¹⁶ To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?

¹⁷ The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.