Proverbs 12:26
New Century Version
26 Good people take advice from their friends,
but an evil person is easily led to do wrong.
Proverbs 13:20
New Century Version
20 Spend time with the wise and you will become wise,
but the friends of fools will suffer.
Proverbs 14:7
New Century Version
7 Stay away from fools,
because they can’t teach you anything.
Proverbs 17:17
New Century Version
17 A friend loves you all the time,
and a brother helps in time of trouble.
Proverbs 18:24
New Century Version
24 Some friends may ruin you,
but a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.
Proverbs 24:1-2
New Century Version
24 Don’t envy evil people
or try to be friends with them.
2 Their minds are always planning violence,
and they always talk about making trouble.
Proverbs 25:16-17
New Century Version
16 If you find honey, don’t eat too much,
or it will make you throw up.
17 Don’t go to your neighbor’s house too often;
too much of you will make him hate you.
Proverbs 27:8-10
New Century Version
8 A person who leaves his home
is like a bird that leaves its nest.
9 The sweet smell of perfume and oils is pleasant,
and so is good advice from a friend.
10 Don’t forget your friend or your parent’s friend.
Don’t always go to your family for help when trouble comes.
A neighbor close by is better than a family far away.
Proverbs 29:24
New Century Version
24 Partners of thieves are their own worst enemies.
If they have to testify in court, they are afraid to say anything.
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