but when our friends are prosperous we should join readily in their activities (for they need friends for these too), but be tardy in coming forward to be the objects of their kindness; for it is not noble to be keen to receive benefits.
eta zorionean atsegin handiz lan egin elkarrekin (haietan ere baitago adiskideen beharra); baina mesedeak jasotzerakoan astiro ibili behar da, (25) onura lortzea gutiziatzea ez baita noblea.