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Proverbs 17:16-18
Living Bible
Proverbs 17:16-18
Living Bible
16 It is senseless to pay tuition to educate a rebel who has no heart for truth.[a]
17 A true friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.
18 It is poor judgment to countersign another’s note, to become responsible for his debts.
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- Proverbs 17:16 no heart for truth, literally, “no heart.”
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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