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24 Do not be a friend of one who has a bad temper,
    and never keep company with a hothead,
25 or you will learn his ways
    and set a trap for yourself.

26 Do not be found among those who make deals with a handshake,
    among those who guarantee other people’s loans.

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Saying 3

24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,
    do not associate with one easily angered,
25 or you may learn their ways
    and get yourself ensnared.(A)

Saying 4

26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge(B)
    or puts up security for debts;

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