Closer than a Brother

One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
~ Proverbs 18:24 (NIV)

Closer than a Brother

There are “friends” who destroy each other,
    but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. 

~ Proverbs 18:24 (NLT)

There is a Friend...

A man of too many friends comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.  ~ Proverbs 18:24 (NASB) 

Friend Who Is Closer than a Brother

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (ESV)

A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (NKJV)

~ Proverbs 18:24