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17 A friend loves at all times;
    and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding strikes hands,
    and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
19 He who loves disobedience loves strife.
    One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

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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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