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

²⁴ One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.^(A)

¹⁷ Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house—
    too much of you, and they will hate you.

²⁰ Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
    or like vinegar poured on a wound,
    is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁸ Like a maniac shooting
    flaming arrows of death
¹⁹ is one who deceives their neighbor
    and says, “I was only joking!”