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17 Friends love all the time,
    and kinsfolk are born for times of trouble.
18 One with no sense shakes hands on a deal,
    securing a loan for a friend.
19 Those who love an offense love a quarrel;
    those who build a high doorway invite a collapse.

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

18 One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge
    and puts up security for a neighbor.(B)

19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
    whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

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