Proverbs 17:17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
17 A friend loves at all times,(A)
and a brother is born for a difficult time.
Proverbs 17:17
Common English Bible
17 Friends love all the time,
and kinsfolk are born for times of trouble.
Proverbs 19:22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 What is desirable in a man is his fidelity;
better to be a poor man than a liar.(A)
Proverbs 19:22
Common English Bible
22 People long for trustworthiness;
it is better to be poor than a liar.
Proverbs 20:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
6 Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy man?(A)
Proverbs 20:6
Common English Bible
6 Many people will say that they are loyal,
but who can find a reliable person?
Proverbs 20:28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
28 Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
Proverbs 20:28
Common English Bible
28 Kindness and faithfulness protect the king;
he supports his throne by kindness.
Proverbs 21:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.(A)
Proverbs 21:21
Common English Bible
21 Those who pursue righteousness and kindness
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 27:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 27:6
Common English Bible
6 Trustworthy are the bruises of a friend;
excessive are the kisses of an enemy.
Proverbs 27:10
Holman 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)
Proverbs 27:10
Common English Bible
10 Don’t desert your friend or a friend of your family;
don’t go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes.
Better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.
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