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

²² What is desirable in a person is his ^[a]kindness,
And it is better to be a poor person than a liar.

⁶ Many a person ^(A)proclaims his own loyalty,
But who can find a ^(B)trustworthy person?

^28 [a]Loyalty and ^(A)truth watch over the king,
And he upholds his throne by ^[b]loyalty.

²¹ One who ^(A)pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.