²⁶ A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,^[a]
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.^(A)

²⁰ The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

⁷ Stay away from a foolish person;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.^(A)

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times,^(A)
and a brother is born for a difficult time.

²⁴ One with many friends may be harmed,^[a]
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.^(A)