100+ Best Friend Bible Quotes – Inspiring Scriptures for True Friendship

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." – Proverbs 17:17

"Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor." – Ecclesiastes 4:9

"Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful." – Proverbs 27:6

"Oil and perfume make the heart glad, but the sweetness of a friend comes from their earnest counsel." – Proverbs 27:9

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." – Proverbs 27:17

"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." – Galatians 6:2

"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice." – Proverbs 27:9

"Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses." – Proverbs 27:6

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." – Philippians 2:3

"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." – Galatians 6:2

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

"Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." – Hebrews 10:24

"Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today.’" – Hebrews 3:13

"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life." – Psalm 143:8

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." – Romans 15:13

"No one has greater love than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." – John 15:13

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another." – Hebrews 10:25

"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." – Galatians 6:9

"But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness." – Hebrews 3:13

"Therefore encourage one another with these words." – 1 Thessalonians 4:18

"We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves." – Romans 15:1

"Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." – Philippians 2:4

"Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." – Colossians 4:6

"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." – Romans 12:15

"The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern." – Proverbs 29:7

"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out." – Proverbs 10:9

"Better is open rebuke than hidden love." – Proverbs 27:5

"An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips." – Proverbs 24:26

"The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity." – Proverbs 11:3

"Lying lips are detestable to the Lord, but he delights in people who are trustworthy." – Proverbs 12:22

"Who may dwell in your sanctuary? Those whose walk is blameless and who do what is righteous, who speak the truth from their heart." – Psalm 15:2

"Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment." – Proverbs 12:19

"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart." – Proverbs 3:3

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." – Proverbs 3:5

"Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body." – Ephesians 4:25

"So then, let us aim for harmony and mutual edification." – Romans 14:19

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." – Colossians 3:13

"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." – Matthew 6:14

"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’" – Matthew 18:21-22

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." – Ephesians 4:31-32

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." – 1 John 1:9

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." – Proverbs 18:24

"Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs." – Proverbs 10:12

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs." – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." – Luke 6:37

"Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others." – Colossians 3:13

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." – 1 Peter 4:8

"If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over." – Matthew 18:15

"How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!" – Psalm 133:1

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." – Ephesians 4:3

"There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called." – Ephesians 4:4

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." – Ephesians 4:2

"Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." – Romans 15:7

"Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited." – Romans 12:16

"Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice." – Ephesians 4:31

"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." – Romans 12:10

"There should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other." – 1 Corinthians 12:25

"Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." – 1 Corinthians 12:27

"So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others." – Romans 12:5

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." – Matthew 5:16

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." – John 15:13

"This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters." – 1 John 3:16

"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." – 1 John 3:18

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." – Ephesians 4:32

"Love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." – 1 Peter 4:8

"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." – Colossians 3:14

"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." – John 15:12

"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." – John 13:35

"Let all that you do be done in love." – 1 Corinthians 16:14

"Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." – Ephesians 5:2

"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." – Ecclesiastes 4:12

"Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." – Philippians 2:4

"Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered." – Proverbs 22:24

"Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." – Proverbs 13:20

"He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." – Proverbs 13:20

"Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment." – Proverbs 18:1

"Bad company corrupts good character." – 1 Corinthians 15:33

"Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’" – 1 Corinthians 15:33

"The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray." – Proverbs 12:26

"Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm." – Proverbs 13:20

"Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat." – Proverbs 23:20

"Whoever guards their mouth preserves their life, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin." – Proverbs 13:3

"A man of worthless acquaintances comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." – Proverbs 18:24

"My son, if sinful men entice you, do not go with them." – Proverbs 1:10

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles." – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." – Proverbs 17:22

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." – Psalm 34:18

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." – 1 Peter 5:7

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." – Matthew 11:28

"The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles." – Psalm 34:17

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." – Psalm 23:4

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." – Psalm 147:3

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." – Psalm 46:1

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you." – Isaiah 43:2

"The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." – Psalm 145:18

"Sorrow may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." – Psalm 30:5

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." – 1 Thessalonians 5:18

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." – Psalm 100:4

"I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness and will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High." – Psalm 7:17

"Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!" – 1 Chronicles 16:8

"It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High." – Psalm 92:1

"I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips." – Psalm 34:1

"Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe." – Psalm 107:2

"Always give thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." – Ephesians 5:20

"In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." – 1 Thessalonians 5:18

"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" – 2 Corinthians 9:15

"O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you healed me." – Psalm 30:2

"You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy." – Psalm 30:11

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." – 1 Peter 4:8

"Do to others as you would have them do to you." – Luke 6:31

"Love your neighbor as yourself." – Mark 12:31

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness." – 2 Timothy 3:16

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." – Matthew 5:16

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." – Ephesians 4:32

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." – Proverbs 22:6

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." – Proverbs 9:10

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." – Proverbs 3:5

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom." – Colossians 3:16

"Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." – Colossians 4:6

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." – Galatians 5:22-23