As the Sandal tree, O king, though thin, is competent to bear weights which timbers of other trees (much thicker) cannot; so they that belong to high families are always able to bear the weight of great cares which ordinary men cannot. He is no friend whose anger inspireth fear, or who is to be waited upon with fear. He, however, on whom one can repose confidence as on a father, is a true friend. Other friendships are nominal connection.

In plain words: A thin sandalwood tree can bear more weight than thicker trees, and people from noble families can carry heavy worries others cannot. Someone whose anger makes you afraid is no friend. A true friend is someone you can trust like a father; other friendships are friends in name only.