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A man of many companions may be ruined, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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Quality Over Quantity
Commentators explain that having many superficial companions can actually lead to trouble or loss. They might drain your resources or desert you in times of need. The verse teaches that it is far better to have one true, loyal friend than a multitude of fair-weather acquaintances.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Better, “A man of many companions is thereby led to his own destruction, but there is a friend (the true, loving friend) etc.” It is not the multit…
19th Century
Anglican
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly. —Rather, a man of many friends will suffer loss, for he will…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A man [that has] friends must show himself friendly
Friendship ought to be mutual and reciprocal, as between David…
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Christ Jesus will never forsake those who trust in and love him. May we be such friends to others, for our Master's sake. Having loved his own, whi…
