17The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.


In Context

14 The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.

15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.

16 To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?

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

18 A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.

19 He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.

Proverbs 17:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

17:17He that is a friend loveth at all times: and a brother is proved in distress.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:17A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:17At all times is the friend loving, And a brother for adversity is born.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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