Contradiction with Proverbs 18:24
Suggests that there are unreliable friends who may not act like true family.
Proverbs 18:24: A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:21
Implies that family members may betray each other, contrasting with the unwavering support of a friend.
Matthew 10:21: And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against [their] parents, and cause them to be put to death.
Contradiction with Micah 7:6
Indicates that family members will turn against each other, which conflicts with the idea of a friend being like family.
Micah 7:6: For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man's enemies [are] the men of his own house.
Contradiction with Job 19:19
Describes friends turning against someone in their time of need, opposite of a friend's constant love in Proverbs 17:17.
Job 19:19: All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me. [my...: Heb. the men of my secret]
Contradiction with Matthew 26:56
Describes Jesus' disciples forsaking him, showcasing a friend's unfaithfulness, contrary to the steadfastness in Proverbs 17:17.
Matthew 26:56: And they that had laid hold on Jesus led [him] away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.
Contradiction with Psalm 41:9
Acknowledges betrayal by a close friend, highlighting a contradiction to the supportive friend in Proverbs 17:17.
Psalm 41:9: Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up [his] heel against me. [mine...: Heb. the man of my peace] [lifted...: Heb. magnified]