# a brother is born for times of trouble

One of the purposes of a brother is to be there to help his brother or sister in times of trouble. AT: "a brother is there for times of trouble" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# no sense

"no good judgement"

# binding promises

This refers to promises that must be kept and are often a burden on the person who made them.