¹⁷ A friend loves you all the time.
    A brother is always there to help you.

²² People want others to be loyal.
    So it is better to be poor than to be a liar.

⁶ Many people claim to be loyal.
    But it is hard to find someone who really can be trusted.

²⁸ Loyalty and truth keep a king in power.
    He continues to rule if he is loyal.

²¹ A person who tries to live right and be loyal
    finds life, success and honor.

⁶ The slap of a friend can be trusted to help you.
    But the kisses of an enemy are nothing but lies.

¹⁰ Don’t forget your friend or your father’s friend.
    Don’t always go to your brother for help when trouble comes.
    A neighbor close by is better than a brother far away.