Proverbs
Chapters 17:17-23
New International Version Anglicized
17A friend loves at all times,and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
18One who has no sense shakes hands in pledgeand puts up security for a neighbour.
19Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.
20One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.
21To have a fool for a child brings grief;there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.
22A cheerful heart is good medicine,but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23The wicked accept bribes in secretto pervert the course of justice.