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17 A friend loves at all times;
    and a brother is born for adversity.

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17 A friend loves at all times,(A)
and a brother is born for a difficult time.

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22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness.
    A poor man is better than a liar.

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22 What is desirable in a person is his fidelity;
better to be a poor person than a liar.(A)

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Many men claim to be men of unfailing love,
    but who can find a faithful man?

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Many a person proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy person?(A)

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28 Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
    His throne is sustained by love.

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28 Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.

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21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness
    finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.(A)

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The wounds of a friend are faithful,
    although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

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The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,(A)
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.(B)

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10 Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend.
    Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster.
    A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother.

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10 Don’t abandon your friend or your father’s friend,(A)
and don’t go to your brother’s house
in your time of calamity;
better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.(B)

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