New English Translation

Proverbs 17:14-21 New English Translation (NET)

14. Starting a quarrel is like letting out water;stop it before strife breaks out!

15. The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent – both of them are an abomination to the Lord.

16. Of what use is money in the hand of a fool,since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

17. A friend loves at all times,and a relative is born to help in adversity.

18. The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge,and puts up financial security for his neighbor.

19. The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression;whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.

20. The one who has a perverse heart does not find good,and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

21. Whoever brings a fool into the world does so to his grief,and the father of a fool has no joy.