6. Let those that are at peace with you be many; But your counselors one of a thousand.
7. If you would get you a friend, get him by proving, And be not in haste to trust him.
8. For there is a friend that is so for his own occasion; And he will not continue in the day of your affliction.
9. And there is a friend that turns to enmity; And he will discover strife to your reproach.
10. And there is a friend that is a companion at the table; And he will not continue in the day of your affliction.
11. And in your prosperity he will be as yourself, And will be bold over your servants:
12. If you shall be brought low, he will be against you, And will hide himself from your face.
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.