King James Bible
KJVA friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 17:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that is a friend loveth at all times: and a brother is proved in distress. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. | |
World English BibleWEB | A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | At all times is the friend loving, And a brother for adversity is born. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. |