15
Nothing doth countervail a faithful friend, and his excellency is invaluable.
16
A faithful friend is the medicine of life; and they that fear the Lord shall find him.
17
Whoso feareth the Lord shall direct his friendship aright: for as he is, so shall his neighbour be also.
18
My son, gather instruction from thy youth up: so shalt thou find wisdom till thine old age.
19
Come unto her as one that ploweth and soweth, and wait for her good fruits: for thou shalt not toil much in labouring about her, but thou shalt eat of her fruits right soon.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.