Proverbs 17:17

New International Reader's Version

A friend loves at all times. They are there to help when trouble comes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:26

My brother Jonathan, I’m filled with sadness because of you. You were very special to me. Your love for me was wonderful. It was more wonderful than the love of women.

2 Samuel 15:21

But Ittai replied to the king, “You are my king and master. I want to be where you are. It doesn’t matter whether I live or die. And that’s just as sure as the Lord and you are alive.”

Esther 4:14

What if you don’t say anything at this time? Then help for the Jews will come from another place. But you and your family will die. Who knows? It’s possible that you became queen for a time just like this.”

Proverbs 16:28

A twisted person stirs up conflict. Anyone who talks about others separates close friends.

Proverbs 18:24

A person with unfaithful friends soon comes to ruin. But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 19:13

A foolish child is a father’s ruin. A nagging wife is like dripping that never stops.

Proverbs 19:7

Poor people are avoided by their whole family. Their friends avoid them even more. The poor person runs after his friends to beg for help. But they can’t be found.

Hebrews 2:11

And Jesus, who makes people holy, and the people he makes holy belong to the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters.

Ruth 1:16

But Ruth replied, “Don’t try to make me leave you and go back. Where you go I’ll go. Where you stay I’ll stay. Your people will be my people. Your God will be my God.

1 Samuel 18:3

Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him just as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 19:2

So Jonathan warned him, “My father Saul is looking for a chance to kill you. Be very careful tomorrow morning. Find a place to hide and stay there.

1 Samuel 19:3

My father and I will come and stand in the field where you are hiding. I’ll speak to him about you. Then I’ll tell you what I find out.”

1 Samuel 20:17

Jonathan had David promise his friendship again because he loved him. In fact, Jonathan loved David just as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 23:16

Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh. He told David that God would make him strong.