17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking judgment shakes hands on a deal and puts up financial security for his neighbor.
19 He who loves sin loves strife. One who builds a high gate invites destruction.
20 A perverse heart finds nothing good a devious tongue falls into trouble.
21 Whoever fathers a fool gets grief. There is no joy for the father of a disgraceful son.
22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23 The wicked one receives a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.