²⁶ A righteous person will seek out his neighbor,
    but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.

²⁰ Walk with the wise and be wise,
    but as for the companion of fools, he will suffer harm.

⁷ Leave the presence of a foolish man,^[a]
    for you will not come to know words of knowledge.^[b]

¹⁷ The friend loves at all times^[a],
    but a brother is born for adversity.

²⁴ A man of many friends will come to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.