Proverbs about friendship
Proverbs says a true friend loves at all times, tells you the truth and makes you better. It also says the friends you choose shape who you become (Proverbs 13:20).
A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
Real friendship shows up in hard seasons, not only easy ones.
A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Many acquaintances can still leave you alone. One faithful friend can be closer than family.
The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
An honest friend’s hard words are worth more than an enemy’s flattery.
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.
Good counsel from a friend is as pleasant as perfume.
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
Friends sharpen each other. You become more yourself, and better, in good company.
One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Who you walk with matters. Wisdom rubs off, and so does folly.
Try this week
Send one friend a message this week naming a specific way they have made you better.
With your kids
The same wisdom, for children 4 to 10: Day 13: Walk with wise friends; Day 17: A friend loves at all times; Day 27: Iron sharpens iron.