³² for the perverse are an abomination to the Lord,
    but the upright are in his confidence.^(A)

³⁰ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
    and the wise capture souls.^(A)

²⁶ The righteous are released from misfortune,^[a]
    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

²⁰ The poor are disliked even by their neighbors,
    but the rich have many friends.^(A)

²⁸ A perverse person spreads strife,
    and a whisperer separates close friends.^(A)

⁹ One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
    but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.^(A)

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times,
    and kinsfolk are born to share adversity.^(A)

¹⁹ An ally offended is stronger than a city;^[a]
    such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

²⁴ Some^[a] friends play at friendship,^[b]
    but a true friend sticks closer than one’s sibling.^(A)

⁴ Wealth brings many friends,
    but the poor are left friendless.^(A)