³ Stone is heavy and sand^(A) a burden,
    but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.

⁵ Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.

⁶ Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
    but an enemy multiplies kisses.^(A)

⁹ Perfume^(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.

¹⁷ As iron sharpens iron,
    so one person sharpens another.