¹¹ Those who love a pure heart—
    their speech is gracious, and the king is their friend.

²⁴ Don’t befriend people controlled by anger;
    don’t associate with hot-tempered people;

²⁶ Those who speak honestly
    are like those who kiss on the lips.

⁶ Trustworthy are the bruises of a friend;
    excessive are the kisses of an enemy.

⁹ Oil and incense make the heart glad,
    and the sweetness of friends comes from their advice.^[a]
10 Don’t desert your friend or a friend of your family;
    don’t go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes.
    Better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.

¹⁷ As iron sharpens iron,
    so one person sharpens a friend.

⁷ Intelligent children follow Instruction,
    but those who befriend gluttons shame their parents.

⁵ People who flatter their friends
    spread out a net for their feet.