Sirach

14 A faithful friend is a strong defence: and he that hath found such an one hath found a treasure.

15 A faithful friend is beyond price, and no sum can balance his worth.

16 A faithful friend is the medicine of life; and they that fear the Lord shall find him.

18 My son, gather instruction from thy youth up: so shalt thou find wisdom till thine old age.

36 If thou seest a man of understanding, get thee betimes unto him, and let thy foot wear the steps of his door.