1 Every friend declares friendship,but there are friends who are friends in name only.
2 Is it not a sorrow unto deathwhen your other self becomes your enemy?
3 “Alas, my companion! Why were you createdto fill the earth with deceit?”
4 A harmful friend will look to your table,but in time of trouble he stands aloof.
5 A good friend will fight with you against the foe,and against your enemies he will hold up your shield.