Proverbs 17:17

English Standard Version

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Ru 1:16; Job 6:14; Pr 18:24; Pr 27:10)

New International Version

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

New International Reader’s Version

17 A friend loves at all times. They are there to help when trouble comes.

King James Version

17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.