¹⁷ A friend loves at all times,
    and kinsfolk are born to share adversity.^(A)

²² What is desirable in a person is loyalty,
    and it is better to be poor than a liar.

⁶ Many proclaim themselves loyal,
    but who can find one worthy of trust?^(A)

²⁸ Loyalty and faithfulness preserve the king,
    and his throne is upheld by righteousness.^[a](A)

²¹ Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find life^[a] and honor.^(A)

⁶ Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts,
    but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.

¹⁰ Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your parent;
    do not go to the house of your kindred in the day of your calamity.
Better is a neighbor who is nearby
    than kindred who are far away.^(A)