13. Separate yourself from your enemies; And beware of your friends.
14. A faithful friend is a strong defence; And he that has found him has found a treasure.
15. There is nothing that can be taken in exchange for a faithful friend; And his excellency is beyond price.
16. A faithful friend is a medicine of life; And they that fear the Lord shall find him.
17. He that fears the Lord directs his friendship aright; For as he is, so is his neighbor also.
18. My son, gather instruction from your youth up: And even to hoar hairs you shall find wisdom.
19. Come to her as one that plows and sows, And wait for her good fruits; For your toil shall be little in the tillage of her, And you shall eat of her fruits right soon.
20. How exceeding harsh is she to the unlearned! And he that is without understanding will not abide in her.