Proverbs - Friends : Various verses from the book of Proverbs

Various Verses from Proverbs

18:24           One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,

but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

 

17:17            A friend loves at all times,

and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

 

27:6             Wounds from a friend can be trusted,

but an enemy multiplies kisses.

 

29:5             Those who flatter their neighbours

are spreading nets for their feet.

 

27:9             Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,

and the pleasantness of a friend

springs from their heartfelt advice.

 

27:17            As iron sharpens iron,

so one person sharpens another.

 

16:28           A perverse person stirs up conflict,

and a gossip separates close friends.

 

17:9             The Lord detests the way of the wicked,

but he loves those who pursue righteousness