Proverbs 17:17

World English Bible

¹⁷A friend loves at all times;
and a brother is born for adversity.

Proverbs 17:17

New International Version

¹⁷A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of adversity.^(A)

¹⁹A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city.
Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

¹⁹A brother wronged^(A) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

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