Proverbs 18:24
Proverbs chapter 18 · verse 24 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He 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 · 1611A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He 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?