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Proverbs 17:15-17
King James Version
Proverbs 17:15-17
King James Version
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
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Proverbs 17:15-17
New International Version
Proverbs 17:15-17
New International Version
16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,
when they are not able to understand it?(C)
17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of adversity.(D)
Proverbs 17:15-17
English Standard Version
Proverbs 17:15-17
English Standard Version
15 He who (A)justifies the wicked and he who (B)condemns the righteous
are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
16 Why should a fool have money in his hand (C)to buy wisdom
when he has no sense?
17 (D)A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.
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