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Bible Quotes About Friendships

12 Scripture verses about friendships from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about friendships? Browse 13 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Friendships

Job 6:14 — “To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. is afflicted: Heb. melteth”
Proverbs 12:26 — “The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. excellent: or, abundant”
Proverbs 13:20 — “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. destroyed: Heb. broken”
Proverbs 17:9 — “He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. seeketh: or, procureth”
Proverbs 17:17 — “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Proverbs 18:24 — “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”
Proverbs 22:24 — “Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:”
Proverbs 27:6 — “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent”
Proverbs 27:9 — “Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. by: Heb. from the counsel of the soul”
Proverbs 27:17 — “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”

Subtopics of Friendships

true friendships

Old Testament Quotes About Friendships (11)

“To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. is afflicted: Heb. melteth”

Job 6:14KJV

“The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. excellent: or, abundant”

Proverbs 12:26KJV

“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. destroyed: Heb. broken”

Proverbs 13:20KJV

“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. seeketh: or, procureth”

Proverbs 17:9KJV

“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”

Proverbs 17:17KJV

“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”

Proverbs 18:24KJV

“Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:”

Proverbs 22:24KJV

“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent”

Proverbs 27:6KJV

“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. by: Heb. from the counsel of the soul”

Proverbs 27:9KJV

“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”

Proverbs 27:17KJV

“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”

Ecclesiastes 4:9KJV

New Testament Quotes About Friendships (1)

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

John 15:13KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Friendships in the Bible

What does the Bible say about friendships?

The Bible contains 12 verses about friendships, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding friendships through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about friendships?

There are 12 Bible verses about friendships in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about friendships?

While many verses address friendships, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of friendships you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about friendships?

Friendships is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.