¹¹ Whoever loves purity^[a] and gracious speech
    will gain the king as his friend.

²⁴ Don’t make friends with a hot-tempered man,
    and do not associate with someone who is easily angered,

²⁶ A kiss on the lips—
    that’s what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.^[a]

⁹ Ointments and perfume encourage the heart;
    in a similar way, a friend’s advice is sweet to the soul.^[a]

¹⁰ Never abandon your friend nor your father’s friend,
    and don’t go to your brother’s house in times of trouble.
A neighbor who is near is better
    than a brother who lives far away.

¹⁷ Iron sharpens iron;
    so a man sharpens a friend’s character.^[a]

⁷ Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son,
    but whoever keeps company with gluttons
        brings shame to his father.

⁵ A strong man who flatters his neighbor
    is setting a trap where he walks.^[a]