“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” – Proverbs 18:24
Bible Verses About Disloyal Friends
Proverbs 27:6 – The wounds of a friend can be trusted.
“Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” – Proverbs 27:6
Psalm 41:9 – Betrayal can come from close friends.
“Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me.” – Psalm 41:9
Proverbs 25:19 – A disloyal friend is unreliable.
“Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.” – Proverbs 25:19
Micah 7:5 – Be cautious with trusting friends.
“Do not trust a neighbor; put no confidence in a friend. Even with the woman who lies in your embrace, guard the words of your lips.” – Micah 7:5
Proverbs 19:4 – Disloyal friends can lead to loss.
“Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.” – Proverbs 19:4
Luke 6:31 – Treat others with the kindness you expect.
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31
1 Corinthians 15:33 – Bad company corrupts good character.
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.'” – 1 Corinthians 15:33
Proverbs 22:24-25 – Avoid friendships with angry people.
“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.” – Proverbs 22:24-25
Proverbs 26:24-26 – A friend can be deceptive.
“Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit. Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts.” – Proverbs 26:24-26
Psalm 55:12-14 – Close friendships can turn disloyal.
“If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were rising against me, I could hide. But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship…” – Psalm 55:12-14
Jeremiah 9:4 – Friends may betray trust.
“Beware of your friends, and do not trust your brothers; for every brother is a deceiver, and every friend is a slanderer.” – Jeremiah 9:4
Matthew 26:73-74 – Peter’s denial reflects disloyalty.
“After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, ‘Surely you are one of them; your accent gives you away.’ Then he began to call down curses, and he swore to them, ‘I don’t know the man!'” – Matthew 26:73-74
Proverbs 16:28 – Gossip can tear friendships apart.
“A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.” – Proverbs 16:28
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – Two are better than one, avoid betrayal.
“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.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
2 Timothy 4:10 – The pain of abandonment.
“For Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.” – 2 Timothy 4:10
Proverbs 14:20 – Friends may turn away due to status.
“The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.” – Proverbs 14:20
Proverbs 18:19 – A brother offended is harder to win.
“A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city.” – Proverbs 18:19
Proverbs 12:26 – The righteous choose their friends carefully.
“The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” – Proverbs 12:26
Galatians 5:7-10 – Disloyalty can hinder our progress.
“You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?” – Galatians 5:7-10
John 15:13 – True friendship involves sacrifice.
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13
Proverbs 13:20 – Walk with wise friends.
“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” – Proverbs 13:20
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encourage each other in faith.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Philippians 2:3 – Consider others above yourselves.
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
Colossians 3:13 – Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
“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
Final Thoughts
Disloyal friends can be very hurtful. It’s wise for us to surround ourselves with good friends who encourage us and lift us up. As we navigate through friendships, we can lean on the principles we’ve learned from the Bible. We should strive to be honest, loyal, and true to those who are close to us. Remember, it’s not just about finding friends but also about being a good friend ourselves. The qualities we want in others should also resonate in our actions and decisions.
If you’ve ever felt hurt by a disloyal companion, remember you’re not alone. Many face these challenges. Together, we can support each other and seek guidance through scripture. For more insight into building strong, uplifting relationships, explore other topics such as communication or unity.
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