¹⁷ The friend loves at all times^[a],
    but a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁹ A brother who is offended is worse than a city of strength,
    and quarrels are like the bars of a fortification.

²⁴ A man of many friends will come to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

⁸ He who acquires wisdom loves himself;^[a]
    he who guards understanding loves to find good.

²⁸ Loyalty and faithfulness will preserve a king,
    and he is upheld with the righteousness of his throne.

¹⁷ A man of want is he who loves pleasure;
    he who loves wine and oil^[a] will not become rich.

²¹ He who pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find life, righteousness, and honor.

⁵ Better a rebuke that is open
    than a love that is hidden.
⁶ The wounds of a friend mean well,
    but the kisses of an enemy are profane.

⁹ Perfume and incense will gladden a heart,
    and the pleasantness of one’s friend is personal advice.^[a]
10 As for your friend and a friend of your father, do not forsake them,
    and the house of your brother, do not enter on the day of your calamity.
    Better is a close neighbor than a distant brother.

³ A man who loves wisdom will make his parents glad,
    but the friend of prostitutes^[a] will squander his wealth.