Proverbs 17:16-21

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

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

18A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge, And becomes surety for his friend.

19He who loves transgression loves strife, And he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.

20He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.

21He who begets a scoffer does so to his sorrow, And the father of a fool has no joy.