Proverbs 17:17
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17 A friend loves at all times;
and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:17
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17 A friend loves at all times,
and kinsfolk are born to share adversity.(A)
Proverbs 19:22
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22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness.
A poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22
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22 What is desirable in a person is loyalty,
and it is better to be poor than a liar.
Proverbs 20:6
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6 Many men claim to be men of unfailing love,
but who can find a faithful man?
Proverbs 20:6
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6 Many proclaim themselves loyal,
but who can find one worthy of trust?(A)
Proverbs 20:28
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28 Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
His throne is sustained by love.
Proverbs 20:28
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Footnotes
- 20.28 Gk: Heb loyalty
Proverbs 21:21
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21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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Footnotes
- 21.21 Gk: Heb life and righteousness
Proverbs 27:6
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6 The wounds of a friend are faithful,
although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Proverbs 27:6
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6 Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts,
but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
Proverbs 27:10
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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
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10 Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your parent;
do not go to the house of your kindred in the day of your calamity.
Better is a neighbor who is nearby
than kindred who are far away.(A)
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