11. A friend, if he remains steadfast, will be to you as you are to yourself, and he will act with faithfulness among those of your household.
12. If he humbles himself before you and hides himself from your face, you shall have a noble and harmonious friendship.
13. Distance yourself from your enemies, and pay attention to your friends.
14. A faithful friend is a strong shelter, and whoever has found one has found a treasure.
15. Nothing is comparable to a faithful friend, and no weight of silver or gold is worth more than the goodness of his fidelity.
16. A faithful friend is a medicine for life and immortality; and those who fear the Lord will find one.
17. He who fears God will have a similar good friendship, because his friend will be like him.