2 Samuel 16:17

Contemporary English Version 1995

But Absalom asked Hushai, “Is this how you show loyalty to your friend David? Why didn't you go with him?”

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Some friends don't help, but a true friend is closer than your own family.

A friend is there to help, in any situation, and relatives are born to share our troubles.

Israel, the Lord is your Father, the one who created you, but you repaid him by being foolish.

Hushai answered, “The Lord and the people of Israel have chosen you to be king. I can't leave. I have to stay and serve the one they've chosen.