17 A friend loves at all times,and a relative is born to help in adversity.
18 The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge,and puts up financial security for his neighbor.
19 The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression;whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.
20 The one who has a perverse heart does not find good,and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.
21 Whoever brings a fool into the world does so to his grief,and the father of a fool has no joy.
22 A cheerful heart brings good healing,but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23 A wicked person receives a bribe secretlyto pervert the ways of justice.