Proverbs 17:16-24 God's Word Translation (GW)

16. Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdomwhen he doesn’t have a mind to grasp anything?

17. A friend always loves,and a brother is born to share trouble.

18. A person without good sense closes a deal with a handshake.He guarantees a loan in the presence of his friend.

19. Whoever loves sin loves a quarrel.Whoever builds his city gate high invites destruction.

20. A twisted mind never finds happiness,and one with a devious tongue ⌊repeatedly⌋ gets into trouble.

21. The parent of a fool has grief,and the father of a godless fool has no joy.

22. A joyful heart is good medicine,but depression drains one’s strength.

23. A wicked person secretly accepts a bribe to corrupt the ways of justice.

24. Wisdom is directly in front of an understanding person,but the eyes of a fool ⌊are looking around⌋ all over the world.

Proverbs 17