A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
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Verse 24 is found in chapter 18 of Proverbs. The section addresses conflicts and relationships. In a dispute, the first account may seem convincing until the other side responds; this invites caution before judging. Casting lots may settle a dispute in certain contexts, but a verbal offense can separate close friends. The conclusion presents the friend who remains close as something different from simply accumulating relationships.
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Ein treuer Freund liebt mehr uns steht fester bei denn ein Bruder.
El hombre que tiene amigos, ha de mostrarse amigo: Y amigo hay más conjunto que el hermano.
Celui qui a beaucoup d'amis les a pour son malheur, Mais il est tel ami plus attaché qu'un frère.
Un uomo che ha degli amici deve portarsi da amico; E vi è tale amico, che è più congiunto che un fratello
O homem de muitos amigos deve mostrar-se amigável, mas há um amigo mais chegado do que um irmão.
朋友太多的人,必受損害 ; 但有一知己比兄弟更親密。
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