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23 The poor plead for help,
    but the rich respond harshly.
24 Someone with many so-called friends may end up friendless,
    but a true friend is 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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