6:4. For a wicked soul shall destroy him that hath it, and maketh him to be a joy to his enemies, and shall lead him into the lot of the wicked.
6:5. A sweet word multiplieth friends, and appeaseth enemies, and a gracious tongue in a good man aboundeth.
6:6. Be in peace with many, but let one of a thousand be thy counsellor.
6:7. If thou wouldst get a friend, try him before thou takest him, and do not credit him easily.
6:8. For there is a friend for his own occasion, and he will not abide in the day of thy trouble.
6:9. And there is a friend that turneth to enmity; and there is a friend that will disclose hatred and strife and reproaches.
6:10. And there is a friend a companion at the table, and he will not abide in the day of distress.
6:11. A friend if he continue steadfast, shall be to thee as thyself, and shall act with confidence among them of thy household.
6:12. If he humble himself before thee, and hide himself from thy face, thou shalt have unanimous friendship for good.
6:13. Separate thyself from thy enemies, and take heed of thy friends.