²⁶ The righteous person is cautious with respect to his neighbor,
    but the lifestyle of the wicked leads them astray.

⁷ Stay away from a foolish man,
    for you will not find competent advice.

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times,
    and a brother is there^[a] for times of trouble.

²⁴ A man with many^[a] friends can still be ruined,
    but one who keeps on loving sticks closer than a brother.

¹⁶ If you find some honey,
    eat only what you need.
Take too much,
    and you’ll vomit.

¹⁷ Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s home;
    otherwise, he’ll grow weary and hate you.

⁸ Like a bird that strays from its nest
    is a man who wanders away from his home.^[a]

⁹ Ointments and perfume encourage the heart;
    in a similar way, a friend’s advice is sweet to the soul.^[b]

¹⁰ Never abandon your friend nor your father’s friend,
    and don’t go to your brother’s house in times of trouble.
A neighbor who is near is better
    than a brother who lives far away.

²⁴ A thief’s accomplice hates himself;
    though testifying under oath,^[a] he reveals nothing.