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.
6 Do not forget your comrade during the battle,and do not neglect him when you distribute your spoils.
7 Every counselor points out a way,but some counsel ways of their own.
8 Watch out when one offers advice;find out first of all what he wants.For he also may be thinking of himself—Why should the opportunity fall to him?