5 ^aOpen rebuke is better
Than love carefully concealed. ‡

6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
But the kisses of an enemy are ^adeceitful. ‡

8 Like a bird that wanders from its nest
Is a man who wanders from his place.

9 Ointment and perfume delight the heart,
And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by¹ hearty counsel. ‡