³² for he who is perverse is an abomination of Yahweh,
    but those who are upright are his confidence.

³⁰ The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life,
    and he who captures souls^[a] is wise.

²⁶ A righteous person will seek out his neighbor,
    but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.

²⁰ The poor is disliked even by his neighbor,
    but the lovers of the rich are many.

²⁸ A person of perversity will spread dissent,
    and he who whispers separates a close friend.

⁹ He who forgives an affront fosters love,
    but he who waits on a matter will alienate a friend.

¹⁷ The friend loves at all times^[a],
    but a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁹ A brother who is offended is worse than a city of strength,
    and quarrels are like the bars of a fortification.

²⁴ A man of many friends will come to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

⁴ Wealth adds many friends,
    but the poor will be left by his friends.