15. The wrangling of the proud ends in bloodshed,and their cursing is painful to hear.
16. Whoever betrays a secret destroys confidence,and will never find a congenial friend.
17. Cherish your friend, keep faith with him;but if you betray his secrets, do not go after him;
18. For as one might kill another,you have killed your neighbor’s friendship.
19. Like a bird released from your hand,you have let your friend go and cannot recapture him.
20. Do not go after him, for he is far away,and has escaped like a gazelle from a snare.