¹⁷ The friend loves at all times^[a],
    but a brother is born for adversity.

²⁴ A man of many friends will come to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

⁶ The wounds of a friend mean well,
    but the kisses of an enemy are profane.

⁹ Perfume and incense will gladden a heart,
    and the pleasantness of one’s friend is personal advice.^[a]

¹⁰ As for your friend and a friend of your father, do not forsake them,
    and the house of your brother, do not enter on the day of your calamity.
    Better is a close neighbor than a distant brother.