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

²⁴ One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.^(A)

⁵ The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,^(A)
    but one who has insight draws them out.

⁶ Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
    but an enemy multiplies kisses.^(A)

⁹ Perfume^(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.

¹⁷ As iron sharpens iron,
    so one person sharpens another.

¹⁷ Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house—
    too much of you, and they will hate you.

¹⁴ If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning,
    it will be taken as a curse.

⁹ Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,^(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.^(B)