Best Friends

He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, and hath not another to lift him up.

To him that is ready to faint kindness should be showed from his friend; Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go: — read the full passage →

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.

Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do.

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is begotten of God, and knoweth God.

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins: — read the full passage →

Ye adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore would be a friend of the world maketh himself an enemy of God.

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; And go not to thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: Better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off.

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden. — read the full passage →

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye:

No longer do I call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I heard from my Father I have made known unto you.

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. — read the full passage →

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you. — read the full passage →

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. — read the full passage →

Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; — read the full passage →

and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works; — read the full passage →

that is, that I with you may be comforted in you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine.

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you. — read the full passage →

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place: Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite; and they made an appointment together to come to bemoan him and to comfort him.

And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also.

and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.

And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

He that loveth pureness of heart, Forthe grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

God setteth the solitary in families: He bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a parched land.

And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, and to return from following after thee, for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God;

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another; — read the full passage →

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you. — read the full passage →

A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.

Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go: — read the full passage →

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for Jehovah hath sent me as far as Beth-el. And Elisha said, As Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Beth-el.

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife. — read the full passage →

And Jehovah turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: and Jehovah gave Job twice as much as he had before.

Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: love therefore is the fulfilment of the law.

Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. — read the full passage →

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.

Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright.

Whom have I in heavenbut thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.

For it was not an enemy that reproached me; Then I could have borne it: Neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; Then I would have hid myself from him: — read the full passage →

As I was in the ripeness of my days, When the friendship of God was upon my tent;

My friends scoff at me: But mine eye poureth out tears unto God, — read the full passage →

And Jehovah spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his minister Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the Tent.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. — read the full passage →

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness?

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor’s house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.

Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:

He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom. — read the full passage →

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding. — read the full passage →

Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, Who did eat of my bread, Hath lifted up his heel against me.

My friends scoff at me: But mine eye poureth out tears unto God,

And it came to pass, that, when David was come to the top of the ascent, where God was worshipped, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head. — read the full passage →

And David said, I will show kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father showed kindness unto me. So David sent by his servants to comfort him concerning his father. And David’s servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.

I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: Very pleasant hast thou been unto me: Thy love to me was wonderful, Passing the love of women.

Abide thou with me, fear not; for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: for with me thou shalt be in safeguard.

And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of Jehovah, saying, Jehovah shall be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed, for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.

And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. — read the full passage →

And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, and to return from following after thee, for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God; — read the full passage →

Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life;

Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars: — read the full passage →