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


In Context

14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent- the Lord detests them both.

16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?

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

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

19 He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites 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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:17The 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.