Proverbs 17:17-19

New Living Translation

¹⁷A friend is always loyal,
and a brother is born to help in time of need.

¹⁸It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt
or put up security for a friend.

¹⁹Anyone who loves to quarrel loves sin;
anyone who trusts in high walls invites disaster.

Proverbs 17:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of adversity.^(A)

¹⁸One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge
and puts up security for a neighbor.^(B)

¹⁹Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)