16 A faithful friend is a life-saving medicine. Those who fear the Lord will find him. (WEB)
Sirach 6:16
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Sirach 38:3–5
3 The skill of the physician will lift up his head. He will be admired in the sight of great men. (WEB) 4 The Lord created medicines out of the earth. A prudent man will not despise them. (WEB) 5 Wasn’t water made sweet with wood, that its power might be known? (WEB)
Proverbs 14:26–28
26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. 28 A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
Proverbs 17:16–18
16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom? 17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
Sirach 1:17–19
17 She will fill all her house with desirable things, and her storehouses with her produce. (WEB) 18 The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish. (WEB) 19 He both saw and measured her. He rained down skill and knowledge of understanding,… (WEB)
Proverbs 18:23–24
23 The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly. 24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
Sirach 32:13–15
13 For these things bless your Maker, who gives you to drink freely of his good things. (WEB) 14 He who fears the Lord will receive discipline. Those who seek him early will find favor. (WEB) 15 He who seeks the law shall be filled with it, but the hypocrite will stumble at it. (WEB)
Proverbs 4:21–23
21 Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. 22 For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body. 23 Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.
Proverbs 27:5–7
5 Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. 6 The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. 7 The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet.
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