17 A friend loves at all times;and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding strikes hands,and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
19 He who loves disobedience loves strife.One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
20 One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.The father of a fool has no joy.
22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine,but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,to pervert the ways of justice.