Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:17 Context
14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. 15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. 16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? 17A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. 19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. 20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
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Other Translations
A friend loueth at all times, and a brother is borne for aduersitie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A friend is loving at all times, and becomes a brother in times of trouble.
- Basic English Bible
The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
- Darby Bible
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
- Webster's Bible
A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
- World English Bible
At all times is the friend loving, And a brother for adversity is born.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A friend is loving at all times, and becomes a brother in times of trouble.
- Basic English Bible
The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
- Darby Bible
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
- Webster's Bible
A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
- World English Bible
At all times is the friend loving, And a brother for adversity is born.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:17
17:17 Was born - Was sent into the world for this, that he might comfort and relieve his brother in adversity.