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

²² What a person desires is unfailing love^[a];
    better to be poor than a liar.

⁶ Many claim to have unfailing love,
    but a faithful person who can find?^(A)

²⁸ Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
    through love^(A) his throne is made secure.^(B)

²¹ Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity^[a](A) and honor.^(B)

⁶ Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
    but an enemy multiplies kisses.^(A)

¹⁰ Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
    and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster^(A) strikes you—
    better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.