Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. That is not true friendship which is not constant; it will be so if it be sincere and actuated by a good principle. Those that are fanciful and selfish in their friendship will love no longer than their humour is pleased and their interest served, and therefore their affections turn with the wind, and change with the weather. Swallow-friends, that fly to you in summer, but are gone in winter; such friends there is no loss of. But if the friendship be prudent, generous, and cordial, if I love my friend because he is wise, and virtuous, and good, so long as he continues so, though he fall into poverty and disgrace, still I shall love him. ( Matthew Henry.) Parallel Verses KJV: A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.WEB: A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity. |
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