Proverbs 17:17

God's Word

A friend always loves, and a brother is born to share trouble.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:26

I am heartbroken over you, my brother Jonathan. You were my great delight. Your love was more wonderful to me than the love of women.

2 Samuel 15:21

But Ittai answered the king, “I solemnly swear, as the Lord and the king live: Wherever you are, whether you’re dead or alive, I’ll be there.”

Esther 4:14

The fact is, even if you remain silent now, someone else will help and rescue the Jews, but you and your relatives will die. And who knows, you may have gained your royal position for a time like this.”

Proverbs 16:28

A devious person spreads quarrels. A gossip separates the closest of friends.

Proverbs 18:24

Friends can destroy one another, but a loving friend can stick closer than family.

Proverbs 19:13

A foolish son ruins his father, and a quarreling woman is like constantly dripping water.

Proverbs 19:7

The entire family of a poor person hates him. How much more do his friends keep their distance from him! When he chases them with words, they are gone.

Hebrews 2:11

Jesus, who makes people holy, and all those who are made holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus isn’t ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.

Ruth 1:16

But Ruth answered, “Don’t force me to leave you. Don’t make me turn back from following you. Wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.

1 Samuel 18:3

So Jonathan made a pledge of mutual loyalty with David because he loved him as much as ⌞he loved⌟ himself.

1 Samuel 19:2

so he reported to David, “My father Saul is trying to kill you. Please be careful tomorrow morning. Go into hiding, and stay out of sight.

1 Samuel 19:3

I’ll go out and stand beside my father in the field where you’ll be. I’ll speak with my father about you. If I find out anything, I’ll tell you.”

1 Samuel 20:17

Once again Jonathan swore an oath to David because of his love for David. He loved David as much as ⌞he loved⌟ himself.

1 Samuel 23:16

Saul’s son Jonathan came to David at Horesh. He strengthened David’s ⌞faith⌟ in the Lord.