Proverbs 18:24
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
About Proverbs 18:24
Proverbs 18:24 from Proverbs speaks directly to Brothers and Sisters in the Bible, Covenant Friendship in the Bible, and What the Bible Says About Friendship, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the wisdom literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Psalms 133:1
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
- Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
- Genesis 4:9
“And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?”
- Romans 12:10
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”
- 1 John 4:20
“If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?”
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How to Apply Proverbs 18:24
Study Proverbs 18:24 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Proverbs. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Brothers and Sisters in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.
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