Proverbs 18:24

New International Reader's Version

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

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.”

2 Samuel 16:17

Absalom said to Hushai, “So this is the way you show love to your friend? If he’s your friend, why didn’t you go with him?”

2 Samuel 21:7

The king spared Mephibosheth. He was the son of Jonathan and the grandson of Saul. David had made a promise in front of the Lord. He had promised to be kind to Jonathan and the family line of his father Saul.

Proverbs 17:17

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

Proverbs 27:10

Don’t desert your friend or a friend of your family. And don’t go to your relative’s house when trouble strikes you. A neighbor nearby is better than a relative far away.

Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and incense bring joy to your heart. And the sweetness of a friend comes from their honest advice.

1 Samuel 18:1

David finished talking with Saul. After that, Jonathan and David became close friends. Jonathan loved David just as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 18:3

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