Proverbs 18:24

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

²⁴Some^[a] friends play at friendship,^[b]
but a true friend sticks closer than one’s sibling.^(A)

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18.24 Syr Tg: Heb A man of
18.24 Cn Compare Syr Vg Tg: Meaning of Heb uncertain

Proverbs 18:24

Common English Bible

²⁴There are persons for companionship,
but then there are friends who are more loyal than family.

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