Proverbs 18:24

New Century Version

Some friends may ruin you, but a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:26

I cry for you, my brother Jonathan. I enjoyed your friendship so much. Your love to me was wonderful, better than the love of women.

2 Samuel 15:21

But Ittai said to the king, “As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will stay with you, whether it means life or death.”

2 Samuel 16:17

Absalom asked, “Why are you not loyal to your friend David? Why didn’t you leave Jerusalem with your friend?”

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king protected Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the promise he had made to Jonathan in the Lord’s name.

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves you all the time, and a brother helps in time of trouble.

Proverbs 27:10

Don’t forget your friend or your parent’s friend. Don’t always go to your family for help when trouble comes. A neighbor close by is better than a family far away.

Proverbs 27:9

The sweet smell of perfume and oils is pleasant, and so is good advice from a friend.

1 Samuel 18:1

When David finished talking with Saul, Jonathan felt very close to David. He loved David as much as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 18:3

Jonathan made an agreement with David, because he loved David as much as himself.