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The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
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“The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.”

1 Samuel

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King James Bible — 1 Samuel 18:1
Date
1611
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King James Version translation committees · from Biblical Hebrew / Aramaic / Koine Greek
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Meaning of “The soul of Jonathan was knit with the…”

The image of two lives being knit together describes friendship as deep attachment rather than casual acquaintance or temporary convenience.

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1 Samuel 18:1 in the King James Version; the verse introduces the bond between Jonathan and David.

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CommunityFriendshipLoveRelationshipShortTrustLoyaltySoul
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Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.
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“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.”

William Shakespeare · All’s Well That Ends Well · c. 1604
Voice: Fictional character · Countess of Roussillon
Meaning & context

The advice combines generosity with judgment: goodwill can be broad while trust remains selective.

Source details

All’s Well That Ends Well, Act I, Scene 1; the Countess of Roussillon gives Bertram the counsel “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” Verified against Wikisource’s 1910 facsimile transcription of the 1623 First Folio (folio spelling “Loue all, trust a few, Doe wrong to none”); direct evidence resolves to the reviewed Act I transcription.

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