Friends And Friendship

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 →

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

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

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.

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

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

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.

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;

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in him.

Shall two walk together, except they have agreed?

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

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

Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.

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

As in water faceanswerethto face, So the heart of man to man.

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

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.

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 →

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 →

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

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

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

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

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. — read the full passage →

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 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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his coat about him (for he was naked), and cast himself into the sea.

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

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

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

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

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

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

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.

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;

My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:

he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.

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 →

who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever,

Now on the last day, the greatdayof the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink.

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 →

Honor thy father and thy mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

Boast not thyself of to-morrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. — read the full passage →

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, And mine acquaintance into darkness.

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 →

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake? — read the full passage →

And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. — read the full passage →

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

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart; — read the full passage →

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

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It shall be counted a curse to him.

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Islikea broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. — read the full passage →

He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

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

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