Proverbs 17:15-17

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁵ Acquitting the guilty and condemning the just^(A)—
both are detestable to the Lord.

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

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