¹⁷ A friend always loves,
and a brother is born to share trouble.

²² Loyalty is desirable in a person,
and it is better to be poor than a liar.

⁶ Many people declare themselves loyal,
but who can find someone who is ⌞really⌟ trustworthy?

²⁸ Mercy and truth protect a king,
and with mercy he maintains his throne.

²¹ Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy
will find life, righteousness, and honor.

⁶ Wounds made by a friend are intended to help,
but an enemy’s kisses are too much to bear.

¹⁰ Do not abandon your friend or your father’s friend.
Do not go to a relative’s home when you are in trouble.
A neighbor living nearby is better than a relative far away.