17 A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking heart shakes hands in a pledge, He becomes a guarantor for his friend.
19 He who loves transgression loves strife, He who exalts his door seeks destruction.
20 He who has a crooked heart finds no good, And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.
21 He who brings forth a fool has sorrow for it, And the father of a fool has no joy.
22 A rejoicing heart causes good healing, But a stricken spirit dries the bones.
23 One who is wrong accepts a bribe behind the back To pervert the paths of right-ruling.