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24A man amiable to society shall be more friendly than a brother.
17Iron sharpens iron, and a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
17Whoever is a friend loves at all times. And a brother is proved by distress.
9Therefore, it is better for two to be together, than for one to be alone. For they have the advantage of their companionship. 10If one falls, he shall be supported by the other. Woe to one who is alone. For when he falls, he has no one to lift him up. 11And if two are sleeping, they warm one another. How can one person alone be warmed? 12And if a man can prevail against one, two may withstand him, and a threefold cord is broken with difficulty.
9Ointment and various perfumes delight the heart. And the good advice of a friend is sweet to the soul.
13No one has a greater love than this: that he lay down his life for his friends.
14He who takes away mercy from his friend, abandons the fear of the Lord.
24Do not be willing to be a friend to an angry man, and do not walk with a furious man, 25lest perhaps you learn his ways, and take up a stumbling block to your soul.
33Do not be led astray. Evil communication corrupts good morals.
6The wounds of a loved one are better than the deceitful kisses of a hateful one.
26He who ignores a loss for the sake of a friend is just. But the way of the impious will deceive them.
9Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies.
20Whoever keeps step with the wise shall be wise. A friend of the foolish will become like them.