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Proverbs 17:17-19
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 17:17-19
1599 Geneva Bible
17 A friend loveth at all times; and a [a]brother is born for adversity.
18 A man destitute of understanding, [b]toucheth the hand, and becometh surety for his neighbor.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his [c]gate, seeketh destruction.
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- Proverbs 17:17 So that he is more than a friend, even a brother that helpeth in time of adversity.
- Proverbs 17:18 Read Prov. 6:1.
- Proverbs 17:19 Lifteth up himself above his degree.
Proverbs 17:17-19
New International Version
Proverbs 17:17-19
New International Version
17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of adversity.(A)
18 One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge
and puts up security for a neighbor.(B)
19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.
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