³⁰ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,^(A)
but violence^[a] takes lives.

²⁶ A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,^[a]
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.^(A)

²⁰ A poor man is hated even by his neighbor,^(A)
but there are many who love the rich.^(B)

²⁸ A contrary man spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.^(A)

⁹ Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,^(A)
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.^(B)

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times,^(A)
and a brother is born for a difficult time.

¹⁹ An offended brother is harder to reach^[a]
than a fortified city,
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.

²⁴ A man with many friends may be harmed,^[a]
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.^(A)