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.
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.