¹³ A gossip goes around telling secrets,
    but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.

²² If you plan to do evil, you will be lost;
    if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.

⁶ Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.
    By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.

¹⁷ A friend is always loyal,
    and a brother is born to help in time of need.

²² Loyalty makes a person attractive.
    It is better to be poor than dishonest.

⁶ Many will say they are loyal friends,
    but who can find one who is truly reliable?

²⁸ Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
    his throne is made secure through love.

²⁶ O my son, give me your heart.
    May your eyes take delight in following my ways.
²⁷ A prostitute is a dangerous trap;
    a promiscuous woman is as dangerous as falling into a narrow well.
²⁸ She hides and waits like a robber,
    eager to make more men unfaithful.

¹³ Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.
    They revive the spirit of their employer.