17 The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow, and the father of a vile man hath no joy.
22 A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.