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

²⁴ A man of many companions may come to ruin,
    but ^(A)there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

⁶ Many seek the favor of a generous man,^[a]
    and everyone is a friend to a man who gives ^(A)gifts.

²⁴ Make no friendship with a man given to anger,
    nor go with a wrathful man,
²⁵ lest you learn his ways
    and entangle yourself in a snare.

^29 (A)Do not plan evil against your neighbor,
    who ^(B)dwells trustingly beside you.

⁹ Whoever ^(A)covers an offense seeks love,
    but he who repeats a matter ^(B)separates close friends.

⁶ Faithful are ^(A)the wounds of a friend;
    profuse are the kisses of an enemy.

¹⁷ Iron sharpens iron,
    and one man sharpens another.^[a]