Proverbs 18:24
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
In context
21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. 22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. 23 The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly. 24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 18:24 in the KJV
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 18:24 in the ESV
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.