Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 18:24

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

— Proverbs 18:24

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Proverbs 18:24

Devo: Today's Verse

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

Proverbs 18:24

Devo: Today's Verse

"A person of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother or sister."

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