Be careful with friendships
“Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.” (Prov. 22:24-25 ESV)
Friends keep confidences
“Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.” (Prov. 17:9 ESV)
An honest friend does not gossip
“A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.” (Prov.16:28 ESV)
Good friends keep good morals
“Do not be deceived: "Bad company ruins good morals.” (1 Cor. 15:33 ESV)