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Jewish Words of Wisdom: Quotes from March 1998

Quotes from the Week of 3 Adar 5758/March 1, 1998

"A friend is devoted at all times;
A brother is born to share adversity." (Proverbs 17:17)

"A faithful friend is a powerful defence; he that has found such a one has found a treasure." (Ben Sira 6:14 as quoted in Word of the Wise R. Alcaly, ed)

"A faithful friend is the medicine of life" (Ben Sira 37:1 as quoted in Word of the Wise R. Alcaly, ed)

"There is no treasure like friends" (Mivhar Hapeninim as quoted in Word of the Wise R. Alcaly, ed)

"Your true friend is the one that knows your faults and yet will love you" (Wallach as quoted in Word of the Wise R. Alcaly, ed)

"There are companions to keep one company,
And there is a friend more devoted than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24)

"When I am filled with cares, Your assurance soothes my soul" (Psalm 94:19)

"But they who trust in the L-RD shall renew their strength
As eagles grow new plumage:
They shall run and not grow weary,
They shall march and not grow faint" (Isaiah 40:31)

"Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him; G-d is our refuge." (Psalm 62:9)


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