Never abandon a friend— either yours or your father’s. When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance. It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away. | Do not abandon your friend or your father’s friend, And do not go to your brother’s house on the day of your disaster; Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away. |
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. | A prudent person sees evil and hides himself; But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty. |
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As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. | As iron sharpens iron, So one person sharpens another. |
As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. | As in water a face reflects the face, So the heart of a person reflects the person. |