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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 18, Verse 24

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The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
King James Version
A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.
American Standard Version
He that maketh many friends [doeth it] to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
New English Translation
There are companions who harm one another, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
World English Bible
A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
1
Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2
Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth.
3
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape.
6
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man [is] a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth [them with] words, [yet] they [are] wanting [to him].
8
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.
10
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.