³² For the Lord detests the perverse^(A)
    but takes the upright into his confidence.^(B)

³⁰ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,^(A)
    and the one who is wise saves lives.

²⁶ The righteous choose their friends carefully,
    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.^(A)

²⁰ The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
    but the rich have many friends.^(A)

²⁸ A perverse person stirs up conflict,^(A)
    and a gossip separates close friends.^(B)

⁹ Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,^(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.^(B)

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

¹⁹ A brother wronged^(A) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
    disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

²⁴ One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.^(A)

⁴ Wealth attracts many friends,
    but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.^(A)