¹¹ He who loves purity of heart
    and hasgracious speech,^[a] his friend is the king.

²⁴ Do not befriend an owner^[a] of anger,^[b]
    and with a man of wrath you shall not associate;

²⁶ He will kiss the lips,
    he who gives an honest answer.

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.

¹⁷ As iron sharpens^[a] iron,
    so one man sharpens another.^[b]

⁷ He who keeps instruction is a child of understanding,
    but the companion of gluttons will shame his father.

⁵ A strong man who flatters his neighbor
    is spreading a net for his feet.