Proverbs 27:17 (NLT)
“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.”
Has a sympathetic listening ear
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT)
“11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.”
Provides Godly and wise counsel
Proverbs 27:9 (NLT)
“9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.”
Has a non-judgmental heart
Proverbs 22:11 (NLT)
“11 Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech will have the king as a friend.”
Is very respectful
Romans 12:10 (NLT)
“10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”
Is a lock-box of discretion
Proverbs 11:22 (NLT)
“22 A beautiful woman who lacks discretion is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.”
Is loyal and devoted
Proverbs 18:24 (NLT)
“24 There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.”
Speaks the truth in love
Proverbs 27:5-6 (NLT)
“5 An open rebuke is better than hidden love! 6 Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.”
Prays for you
James 5:16 (NLT)
“16 Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.”