July 7 Traditional

A friend loves at all times,

And a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17

A man of too many friends comes to ruin,

But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24

Better is open rebuke

Than love that is concealed. Proverbs 27:5

Faithful are the wounds of a friend,

But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy. Proverbs 27:6

Oil and perfume make the heart glad,

So a man’s counsel is sweet to his friend. Proverbs 27:9

He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning,

It will be reckoned a curse to him. Proverbs 27:14

Iron sharpens iron,

So one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17