37(6)A Friend(2)
"Bhikkhus,one should associate with a bhikkhu friend who Possesses seven qualities;one should resort to him and attend on him even if he dismisses you.
What seven?
(1)He is pleasing and agreeable;(2)he is respected and (3)esteemed;(4)he is a speaker;
Vatta.Mp says only"he is skilled in speech"(vacanakusalo).Since giving deep talks is listed as a separate item,here presumably the meaning is that he gives good advice.(5)he patiently endures being spoken to;(6)he gives deep talks;and (7)he does not enjoin one to do what is wrong."
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He is dear,respected,and esteemed,a speaker and one who endures speech;
he gives deep talks and does not enjoin one to do what is wrong
The person here in whom
these qualities are found is a friend,
benevolent and compassionate.
Even if one is dismissed by him,one desiring a friend should resort to such a person.