He that is intelligent should avoid an ignorant person of wicked soul, like a pit whose mouth is covered with grass, for friendship with such a person can never last. The man of wisdom should never contract friendship with those that are proud, ignorant, fierce, rash and fallen off from righteousness. He that is grateful, virtuous, truthful, large-hearted, and devoted, and he that hath his senses under control, preserveth his dignity, and never forsaketh a friend, should be desired for a friend.

In plain words: Avoid a foolish, wicked person the way you avoid a pit hidden under grass, because that friendship will not last. Don't befriend people who are proud, ignorant, violent, reckless, or dishonest. Look for friends who are grateful, good, truthful, generous, loyal, self-controlled, and who never abandon a friend.