Proverbs 17:16-18

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁶ Why does a fool have money in his hand
with no intention of buying wisdom?^(A)

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times,^(B)
and a brother is born for a difficult time.

¹⁸ One without sense enters an agreement^[a]
and puts up security for his friend.^(C)