21. If you draw a sword on a friend,don’t despair,because there can be a way back.
22. If you speak harshly to a friend,don’t be concerned,because there can be reconciliation.But in the case of reproach, arrogance,the revealing of a secret,or a treacherous blow,any friend will flee.
23. Gain your neighbors’ trustwhile they are poor,so that when they are prosperous,you will be filled along with them.In a time of distress remain with themso that when they inherit,you will be a joint heir.
24. Before there’s a fire,a furnace has vapor and smoke;so before bloodshed there are insults.