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!”

⁵ Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.

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

⁷ One who is full loathes honey from the comb,
    but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.

⁹ Perfume^(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.

¹⁴ If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning,
    it will be taken as a curse.

²³ Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
    rather than one who has a flattering tongue.^(A)

⁵ Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.^(A)