Proverbs 17:17
World English Bible
17 A friend loves at all times;
and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:17
International Standard Version
17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is there[a] for times of trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:17 Lit. born
Proverbs 18:19
World English Bible
19 A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city.
Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
Proverbs 18:19
International Standard Version
19 An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city,
and his disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
Proverbs 18:24
World English Bible
24 A man of many companions may be ruined,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24
International Standard Version
24 A man with many[a] friends can still be ruined,
but one who keeps on loving sticks closer than a brother.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:24 The Heb. lacks many
Proverbs 19:8
World English Bible
8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul.
He who keeps understanding shall find good.
Proverbs 19:8
International Standard Version
8 Whoever obtains wisdom loves himself,
and whoever treasures understanding will prosper.
Proverbs 20:28
World English Bible
28 Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
His throne is sustained by love.
Proverbs 20:28
International Standard Version
28 Gracious love and truth preserve a king;
through love his throne is made secure.
Proverbs 21:17
World English Bible
17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man.
He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
Proverbs 21:17
International Standard Version
17 Pleasure lovers become poor;
loving wine and oil doesn’t bring riches.
Proverbs 21:21
World English Bible
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
International Standard Version
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 27:5-6
World English Bible
5 Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.
6 The wounds of a friend are faithful,
although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Proverbs 27:5-6
International Standard Version
5 An open rebuke is better
than unspoken love.
6 Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy,
but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:6 Lit. enemy are profuse
Proverbs 27:9-10
World English Bible
9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;
so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.
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 27:9-10
International Standard Version
9 Ointments and perfume encourage the heart;
in a similar way, a friend’s advice is sweet to the soul.[a]
10 Never abandon your friend nor your father’s friend,
and don’t go to your brother’s house in times of trouble.
A neighbor who is near is better
than a brother who lives far away.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:9 So MT; LXX reads heart; but through misfortune the soul is torn apart
Proverbs 29:3
World English Bible
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Proverbs 29:3
International Standard Version
3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.
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