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

²⁴ A man of many companions may come to ruin,
    but ^(A)there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

^5 (A)Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.
⁶ Faithful are ^(B)the wounds of a friend;
    profuse are the kisses of an enemy.