Proverbs 18:24

Proverbs 18:24 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

24One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,

but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

24A person of too many friends comes to 18:24 Lit be broken in piecesruin,

But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

24A man of too many friends comes to ruin,

But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

24The man of too many friends [chosen indiscriminately] will be broken in pieces and come to ruin,

But there is a [true, loving] friend who [is reliable and] sticks closer than a brother.

24A man of many companions may come to ruin,

but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

24A person with unfaithful friends soon comes to ruin.

But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.