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He who forgives an affront fosters love,
    but he who waits on a matter will alienate a friend.

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One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
    but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)

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17 The friend loves at all times[a],
    but a brother is born for adversity.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:17 Hebrew “time”

17 A friend loves at all times,
    and kinsfolk are born to share adversity.(A)

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