Proverbs 17:17

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 17:17

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Berean Standard Bible

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

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KJV

King James Version

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

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WEB

World English Bible

A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

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ASV

American Standard Version

A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 17

¹⁵ Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

¹⁷ A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸ A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.

¹⁹ He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.

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