Proverbs 17:16 - Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

Proverbs 17:16

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14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water;
Therefore ^astop contention before a quarrel starts.

15 ^aHe who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.

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

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

18 ^aA man devoid of¹ understanding shakes hands in a pledge,
And becomes¹ surety for his friend.

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Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

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Proverbs 17:16

Though wealth cannot buy wisdom for those who do not love it, yet wisdom procures wealth (Proverbs 3:16; Proverbs 14:24).

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