Proverbs 18:24

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 18:24

BSB

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

AKJV

A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.

CPDV

A man amiable to society shall be more friendly than a brother.

ERV

He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction: but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

NHEB

A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

SMT

A man of friends for making friendship: and there is love attaching more than a brother.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 18:24

AmanH376Noun MasculinethathathfriendsH7453Noun MasculinemustshewhimselffriendlyH7489VerbandthereisH3426afriendH157VerbthatstickethcloserH1695AdjectivethanabrotherH251Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 18:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 18:24

Summary

True friendship exceeds family loyalty.

Event

Friend shows unusual devotion

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC