Proverbs 18:24
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Proverbs 18
3 songs meet this passage
“Where them friends now, I don't see 'em”
Rose Golden (feat. Willow Smith) · Kid Cudi
strains against Proverbs 18:24
He notes fading, untrustworthy friendships; Scripture points toward the deeper faithfulness of true companionship rather than isolation.
“A friend to all is a friend to none”
cardigan · Taylor Swift
resonates with Proverbs 18:24
This line mirrors the proverb's warning that scattered affection can leave one without real companionship.
“Take my blood, give fake love”
Save my soul (the cudi confession) · kid cudi
strains against Proverbs 18:24
He describes being surrounded by takers rather than true friends, the very danger this proverb warns against.
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