![]() ![]() Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another.And they sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great. And they raised their voices and wept, and they tore their robes and sprinkled dust on their heads toward heaven. And when they saw him from a distance, they did not recognize him. ![]() They made an appointment together to come to show him sympathy and comfort him. Now, when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that had come upon him, they came each from his own place, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite.Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. Like a bird that flees its nest is anyone who flees from home. One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry, even what is bitter tastes sweet. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt. The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family, and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you-better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. ![]()
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