He gives what is beautiful,
    hard to give,
does what is hard to do,
endures painful, ill-spoken words.

His secrets he tells you,
your secrets he keeps.

When misfortunes strike,
    he doesn't abandon you;
when you're down & out,
   doesn't look down on you.

A person in whom these traits are found,
is a friend to be cultivated
by anyone wanting a friend.