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Proverbs 17:17-18
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17 A (A)friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.
18 A person lacking in [a]sense (B)shakes hands
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

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  1. Proverbs 17:18 Lit heart
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Proverbs 17:17-18
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17 A friend is always loyal,
    and a brother is born to help in time of need.

18 It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt
    or put up security for a friend.

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