Proverbs 3:32
New Century Version
32 The Lord hates those who do wrong,
but he is a friend to those who are honest.
Proverbs 11:30
New Century Version
30 A good person gives life to others;
the wise person teaches others how to live.
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 14:20
New Century Version
20 The poor are rejected, even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.
Proverbs 16:28
New Century Version
28 A useless person causes trouble,
and a gossip ruins friendships.
Proverbs 17:9
New Century Version
9 Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend,
but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.
Proverbs 17:17
New Century Version
17 A friend loves you all the time,
and a brother helps in time of trouble.
Proverbs 18:19
New Century Version
19 A brother who has been insulted is harder to win back than a walled city,
and arguments separate people like the barred gates of a palace.
Proverbs 18:24
New Century Version
24 Some friends may ruin you,
but a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.
Proverbs 19:4
New Century Version
4 Wealthy people are always finding more friends,
but the poor lose all theirs.
Proverbs 19:6-7
New Century Version
6 Many people want to please a leader,
and everyone is friends with those who give gifts.
7 Poor people’s relatives avoid them;
even their friends stay far away.
They run after them, begging,
but they are gone.
Proverbs 20:6
New Century Version
6 Many people claim to be loyal,
but it is hard to find a trustworthy person.
Proverbs 22:11
New Century Version
11 Whoever loves pure thoughts and kind words
will have even the king as a friend.
Proverbs 22:24
New Century Version
24 Don’t make friends with quick-tempered people
or spend time with those who have bad tempers.
Proverbs 24:26
New Century Version
26 An honest answer is as pleasing
as a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 27:6
New Century Version
6 The slap of a friend can be trusted to help you,
but the kisses of an enemy are nothing but lies.
Proverbs 27:9-10
New Century Version
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 27:17
New Century Version
17 As iron sharpens iron,
so people can improve each other.
Proverbs 28:7
New Century Version
7 Children who obey what they have been taught are wise,
but friends of troublemakers disgrace their parents.
Proverbs 29:5
New Century Version
5 Those who give false praise to their neighbors
are setting a trap for them.
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