24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24
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Proverbs 17:16–18
16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom? 17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
Sirach 37:3–5
3 O wicked imagination, why were you formed to cover the dry land with deceit? (WEB) 4 There is a companion who rejoices in the gladness of a friend, but in time of affliction will be against him. (WEB) 5 There is a companion who for the belly’s sake labors with his friend, yet… (WEB)
Sirach 6:7–9
7 If you want to gain a friend, get him in a time of testing, and don’t be in a hurry to trust him. (WEB) 8 For there is a friend just for an occasion. He won’t continue in the day of your affliction. (WEB) 9 And there is a friend who turns into an enemy. He will discover strife… (WEB)
Proverbs 27:9–11
9 Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul. 10 Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far awa…
Proverbs 19:3–5
3 A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD. 4 Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. 5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
Sirach 6:13–15
13 Separate yourself from your enemies, and beware of your friends. (WEB) 14 A faithful friend is a strong defense. He who has found him has found a treasure. (WEB) 15 There is nothing that can be taken in exchange for a faithful friend. His excellency is beyond price. (WEB)
Proverbs 27:5–7
5 Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. 6 The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. 7 The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet.
Proverbs 14:19–21
19 The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich. 21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
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