2 quotations linked to King James Bible — Proverbs 18:24 associated with Proverbs, with source notes, explanations and related topics.
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“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly.”
Friendship is reciprocal: wanting reliable relationships also creates a responsibility to practice friendliness and presence toward other people.
Source note: Proverbs 18:24 in the King James Version; this record uses the opening clause.
“There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”
Some friendships become as dependable as family bonds, emphasizing closeness measured by steadfast presence rather than category alone.
Source note: Proverbs 18:24 in the King James Version; concluding clause of the verse.