15 Bible Verses about Bad Friends

Stop being deceived: "Wicked friends lead to evil ends."

The righteous person is cautious with respect to his neighbor, but the lifestyle of the wicked leads them astray.

A man with many friends can still be ruined, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.

Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.

A nation falls through a lack of guidance, but victory comes through the counsel of many.

Many claim "I'm a loyal person!" but who can find someone who truly is?

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If they stumble, the first will lift up his friend but woe to anyone who is alone when he falls and there is no one to help him get up.

A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands. Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find competent advice.

Whatever you want people to do for you, do the same for them.

Wounds from someone who loves are trustworthy, but kisses from an enemy speak volumes.

Don't make friends with a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with someone who is easily angered, or you may learn his ways and find yourself caught in a trap.

When Job's three friends heard all these tragedies that happened to him, they each traveled from their home towns to visit him. Eliphaz came from Teman, Bildad came from Shuah, and Zophar came from Naamath. They met together and went to console and comfort him.

How blessed is the person, who does not take the advice of the wicked, who does not stand on the path with sinners, and who does not sit in the seat of mockers.

But now I am writing to you to stop associating with any so-called brother if he is sexually immoral, greedy, an idolater, a slanderer, a drunk, or a robber. You must even stop eating with someone like that.

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is there for times of trouble.