Proverbs 17:17
World English Bible
17 A friend loves at all times;
and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:17
Christian Standard Bible
17 A friend loves at all times,(A)
and a brother is born for a difficult time.
Proverbs 19:22
World English Bible
22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness.
A poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22
Christian Standard Bible
22 What is desirable in a person is his fidelity;
better to be a poor person than a liar.(A)
Proverbs 20:6
World English Bible
6 Many men claim to be men of unfailing love,
but who can find a faithful man?
Proverbs 20:6
Christian Standard Bible
6 Many a person proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy person?(A)
Proverbs 20:28
World English Bible
28 Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
His throne is sustained by love.
Proverbs 20:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 Loyalty and faithfulness guard a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
Proverbs 21:21
World English Bible
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
Christian Standard Bible
21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.(A)
Proverbs 27:6
World English Bible
6 The wounds of a friend are faithful,
although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Proverbs 27:6
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 27:10
World English Bible
10 Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend.
Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster.
A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother.
Proverbs 27:10
Christian Standard Bible
10 Don’t abandon your friend or your father’s friend,(A)
and don’t go to your brother’s house
in your time of calamity;
better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.(B)
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