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

¹⁹ A brother wronged^(A) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
    disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

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

⁸ The one who gets wisdom loves life;
    the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.^(A)

²⁸ Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
    through love^(A) his throne is made secure.^(B)

¹⁷ Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
    whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.^(A)

²¹ Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity^[a](A) and honor.^(B)

⁵ Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.

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.

¹⁰ Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
    and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster^(B) strikes you—
    better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.