Proverbs 18:24

A man of many companions may be ruined, 2 but there is a 'ahav ·affectionate lover, friend· who sticks closer than a brother.

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

In Context

23The poor plead for mercy, 2 but the rich answer harshly. 1

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Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:24

23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. Note, 1. Poverty, though many inconveniences to the body attend it, has often a good effect upon the spirit, for it makes men humble and submissive, and mortifies their pride. It teaches them to use entreaties. When necessity forces men to beg it tells them they must not prescribe or demand, but take what is given them and be thankful. At the throne of God's grace we are all poor, and must use entreaties, not answer, but make application, must sue sub… Read the whole commentary →

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