Proverbs 18:24

Proverbs chapter 18 · verse 24 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Context

v.23The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.

v.24This passage

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 26:49

    And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.

  • 2 Samuel 21:7

    But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of Jehovah’s oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.

  • 1 Samuel 30:26

    And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold, a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of Jehovah:

  • Proverbs 27:9

    Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.

  • 2 Samuel 1:26

    I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: Very pleasant hast thou been unto me: Thy love to me was wonderful, Passing the love of women.

  • 2 Samuel 16:17

    And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?