The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.(Proverbs 17:14)

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.(Proverbs 17:15)

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?(Proverbs 17:16)

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

A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.(Proverbs 17:18)

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.(Proverbs 17:19)

He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.(Proverbs 17:20)

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Proverbs 17:17 - Cross Reference

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. (1 Samuel 18:3)

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake? (2 Samuel 9:1)

For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, (Hebrews 2:11)

For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? (Esther 4:14)

I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women. (2 Samuel 1:26)

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. (Proverbs 19:7)

But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself: (1 Samuel 19:2)

And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. (1 Samuel 23:16)

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24)

And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul. (1 Samuel 20:17)

And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: (Ruth 1:16)

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13)