Proverbs 17:17

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

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Proverbs 17:17 in Other Translations

KJV
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
ESV
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
NLT
17 A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.
MSG
17 Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble.
CSB
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.

Proverbs 17:17 In-Context

15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— the LORD detests them both.
16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom, when they are not able to understand it?
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
18 One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbor.
19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

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  • 1. S 2 Samuel 15:21; Proverbs 27:10
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