10 There are friends who are companionsat your table,but they won’t stay during hard times.
11 They will act as if your belongingsare theirs,and they will be boldtoward your household slaves.
12 If you are brought low,they will be against you,and they will abandon you.
13 Stay away from your enemies,and be careful with your friends.
14 Trustworthy friends are a strong shelter;whoever finds onehas found a treasure.
15 Trustworthy friends have no price,and no one can estimate their worth.
16 Trustworthy friends are life’s medicine,and those who fear the Lordwill find them.