Proverbs 17:16-19

New International Version - UK

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

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

¹⁸ One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge
    and puts up security for a neighbour.

¹⁹ Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
    whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.