¹¹ Those who love a pure heart and are gracious in speech
    will have the king as a friend.^(A)

²⁴ Make no friends with those given to anger,
    and do not associate with hotheads,

²⁶ One who gives an honest answer
    gives a kiss on the lips.

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

⁹ Perfume and incense make the heart glad,
    but the soul is torn by trouble.^[a]
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)