Proverbs 17:17
New Living Translation
17 A friend is always loyal,
and a brother is born to help in time of need.
Proverbs 17:17
Living Bible
17 A true friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.
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Proverbs 19:22
New Living Translation
22 Loyalty makes a person attractive.
It is better to be poor than dishonest.
Proverbs 19:22
Living Bible
22 Kindness makes a man attractive. And it is better to be poor than dishonest.
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Proverbs 20:6
New Living Translation
6 Many will say they are loyal friends,
but who can find one who is truly reliable?
Proverbs 20:6
Living Bible
6 Most people will tell you what loyal friends they are, but are they telling the truth?
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Proverbs 20:28
New Living Translation
28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
his throne is made secure through love.
Proverbs 20:28
Living Bible
28 If a king is kind, honest, and fair, his kingdom stands secure.
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Proverbs 21:21
New Living Translation
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
Living Bible
21 The man who tries to be good, loving, and kind finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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Proverbs 27:6
New Living Translation
6 Wounds from a sincere friend
are better than many kisses from an enemy.
Proverbs 27:6
Living Bible
6 Wounds from a friend are better than kisses from an enemy!
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Proverbs 27:10
New Living Translation
10 Never abandon a friend—
either yours or your father’s.
When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance.
It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away.
Proverbs 27:10
Living Bible
10 Never abandon a friend—either yours or your father’s. Then you won’t need to go to a distant relative for help in your time of need.
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