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Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 17:18

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Compare the marginal reference. Since nothing is nobler than the self-sacrifice of the true friend Proverbs 17:17, so nothing is more contemptible than the weakness which allows itself to be sacrificed for the sake of worthless associates. In the presence of his friend - i. e., “On behalf of” or “to his friend for some third person.” return to 'Top of Page'
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