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Proverbs 17:17-24 World English Bible (WEB)

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.

24. Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

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