Proverbs 18:24

King James Version (public domain)

Traditionally attributed to Solomon · c. 10th century BC · King of Israel, renowned for wisdom

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

Context

22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

23The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

24A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.