⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love;
    but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

⁶ The wounds of a friend are faithful,
    although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

⁹ Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;
    so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.
¹⁰ Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend.
    Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster.
    A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother.