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Proverbs 17:16-17
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16 Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom,
Since he has no heart for it?

17 (A)A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.

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Proverbs 17:16-17
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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)

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