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23 The poor man uses entreaties,
    but the rich man answers roughly.

24 A man who has friends must show himself friendly,
    and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

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23 The poor plead for mercy,
    but the rich answer harshly.

24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.(A)

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