51 Verses About Friendship
When looking for verses about friendship the Bible offers guidance and wisdom on what it takes to be a friend and how to offer friendship to others.
Updated April 2, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.
God made us to be in fellowship with others, He never intended for us to live our lives in isolation. Friends are a gift from God, they are the people in our lives that we should cherish.
As it states in Colossians 3:12-13: "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." If you treat your friends with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience you will find true friendship.
Also, find friendship verses written by others that express their thoughts on what a friendship means to them. We hope the verses, are ones that you will share with your friends to let them know how much you appreciate and value their friendship. A faithful friend is worth more than all the gold in the world! You may also find encouragement and inspiration in our collection of Bible Verses which is sorted by topic.
Bible Verses About Friendship and Friends
The Bible gives us wisdom and direction on how to pick our friends and how to treat our friends! We can turn to Scripture for advice and guidance on all aspects of our lives.
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:17 (NKJV)Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
Proverbs 27:5-6 (NET)
Be encouraged in your faith as you read Christian Poems, where uplifting words remind us of God’s love and the strength we find in Him each day.
The godly give good advice to their friends;
the wicked lead them astray.
Proverbs 12:26 (NLT)Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend
forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Job 6:14 (NIV)
Take a moment to reflect on compassion and caring through these Kindness Poems, reminding us how small acts can make a big difference.
Never abandon a friend - either yours or your father’s. When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance. It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away.
Proverbs 27:10 (NLT)Friendship with God is reserved for those who reverence him.
With them alone he shares the secrets of his promises.
Psalm 25:14 (TLB)
Be reminded of God’s goodness and provision as you explore these Bible Verses about Blessings From God, filled with hope and encouragement.
Anyone who spreads gossip will be silenced,
and no one who is conceited will be my friend.
Psalm 101:5 (CEV)Gossip is spread by wicked people;
they stir up trouble and break up friendships.
Proverbs 16:28 (GNB)
Find peace in uncertain times by reading these Bible Verses about Anxiety and Fear, offering comfort and reassurance.
If you want people to like you, forgive them when they wrong you.
Remembering wrongs can break up a friendship.
Proverbs 17:9 (GNB)An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city.
Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
Proverbs 18:19 (NLT)Some friendships do not last,
but some friends are more loyal than brothers.
Proverbs 18:24 (GNB)
When life feels heavy, turn to these Bible Verses about Hope in Hard Times to lift your spirit and renew your strength.
Make no friendship with an angry man,
And with a furious man do not go,
Proverbs 22:24 (NKJV)God loves the pure-hearted and well-spoken;
good leaders also delight in their friendship.
Proverbs 22:11 (MSG)Do not envy evil people or
seek their friendship;
Proverbs 24:1 (VOICE)
Discover the meaning of loyal and lasting relationships through these True Friendship Poems, filled with heartfelt words.
An honest answer is a sign
of true friendship.
Proverbs 24:26 (GNB)An honest answer is like a
kiss of friendship.
Proverbs 24:26 (NLT)Just as damaging
as a madman shooting a deadly weapon
is someone who lies to a friend
and then says, “I was only joking.”
Proverbs 26:18-20 (NLT)The sweet smell of incense can make you feel good,
but true friendship is better still.
Proverbs 27:9 (CEV)
Let your heart be at rest as you read these Bible Verses about Peace Of Mind, guiding you toward calm and trust.
As iron sharpens iron,
so a friend sharpens a friend.
Proverbs 27:17 (NLT)If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.
Ecclesiastes 4:10 (NIV)Salt is good;
but if it loses its saltiness,
how can you make it salty again?
Have the salt of friendship among yourselves,
and live in peace with one another.
Mark 9:50 (GNB)
Be inspired by thoughtful words found in these Meaningful Friendship Quotes, perfect for sharing with those you cherish.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Luke 6:31 (NIV)Be devoted to one another in love.
Honor one another above yourselves.
Romans 12:10 (NIV)My command is this:
Love each other as I have loved you.
Greater love has no one than this:
to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
John 15:12-13 (NIV)
Give thanks and reflect on gratitude with these Thanksgiving Verses in The Bible, reminding us to appreciate each blessing.
Do not be misled:
“Bad company corrupts good character.”
1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV)Carry each other’s burdens,
and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2 (NIV)Therefore encourage one another and build each other up,
just as in fact you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)Adulterers and adulteresses!
Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God?
Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world
makes himself an enemy of God.
James 4:4 (NKJV)
Celebrate the true meaning of the season with these Christmas Bible Verses, filled with joy and hope.
Above all, love each other deeply,
because love covers over a multitude of sins
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,
as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:8-10 (NIV)How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Psalm 133:1 (NLT)Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT)My friends scorn me, but I pour out my tears to God. I need someone to mediate between God and me, as a person mediates between friends.
Job 16:20-21 (NLT)
Verses About Friendship Written by Others
We sometimes look for the right words to share with our friends, whether to put in a card or a note, here you will find verses and words that demonstrate the feelings of friendship.
On your birthday, my dear friend so true,
I treasure the years of friendship with you.
With each passing year, our bond only grows,
Being there for each other, our friendship shows.
Catherine Pulsifer
Celebrate your special bond by reading this heartfelt Birthday Poem For Friend, a reminder of the joy friendship brings.
Making friends for the world to see,
let the people know you've got what you need.
With a friend at hand you can see the light.
If your friends are there then everything's alright.
Elton John; Bernie TaupinA sister is a friend like no other
She is always loving and true
She is different than having a brother
Always there for you no matter what you're going through.
Catherine PulsiferI'd like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me.
I'd like to be the help that you've been always glad to be;
I'd like to mean as much to you each minute of the day,
As you have meant, old friend of mine, to me along the way.
Edgar A. GuestMay your right hand always
Be stretched out in friendship
And never in want.
Irish ToastThough you are in your shining days,
Voices among the crowd
And new friends busy with your praise,
Be not unkind or proud,
But think about old friends the most:
Time's bitter flood will rise,
Your beauty perish and be lost
For all eyes but these eyes.
William Butler YeatsI am so grateful for my friend
Someone whom I can depend
We share our secrets, hopes and dreams,
Our happiness and silly screams.
Kate SummersFrom quiet homes and first beginning,
Out to the undiscovered ends,
There's nothing worth the wear of winning,
But laughter and the love of friends.
Hilaire BellocThe man that hails you Tom or Jack,
And proves by thumps upon your back
How he esteems your merit,
Is such a friend that one had need
Be very much his friend indeed
To pardon or to bear it.
William CowperA friendship can weather most things
And thrive in thin soil -
But it needs a little mulch of letters and phone calls and small,
Silly presents every so often -
Just to save it from drying out completely.
Pam BrownI had three chairs in my house:
one for solitude,
two for friendship,
three for society.
Henry David ThoreauTruly a treasure from heaven
Friendship comes into our life.
Friends to laugh when times are heaven
And a helping hand in times of strife.
Catherine PulsiferFriendship is, of course,
another word for love,
love of varying intensity.
The need for friendship,
for love, and its maintenance,
is never ending.
Ashley Montagu
Share meaningful thoughts with someone dear by visiting these Quotes for a Friend, filled with appreciation and warmth.
Faithful Friend
I want a warm and faithful friend,
To cheer the adverse hour;
Who ne'er to flatter will descend,
Nor bend the knee to power, -
A friend to chide me when I'm wrong
My inmost soul to see;
And that my friendship prove as strong
For him as his for me.
Hast Thou A Friend?
Hast thou a friend?
Thou has indeed
A rich and large supply,
Treasure to serve your every need,
Well managed, till you die.
To My Friends
We have been friends together,
In sunshine and in shade,
God bless thee . . .
With blessing which no word can find.
If I Could Make A Friend
If I could have a friend tonight
I did not have at this day's dawn.
One hand that held my own as tight.
One breast that I could lean upon,
I would not need to calculate
The daily profit, worth of trade.
Tomorrow's gain to estimate.
If I could say, "A friend I made."
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Conclusion
Friendship is one of life’s greatest blessings, and these verses remind us how to be a true and faithful friend. Through kindness, patience, and love, we can build relationships that stand strong through every season. The Bible gives us guidance not only in choosing our friends, but in how we care for them each day.
May these verses encourage you to cherish the friends in your life and to be a source of strength and encouragement to others. A good friend is a gift, and when we nurture that gift with love and faith, it grows into something truly meaningful.
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