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Proverbs 17 · Grade 2

A Friend Loves

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Proverbs says, A friend loves at all times. A good friend loves us when we are happy and when we are sad.

Proverbs says a small meal in a quiet, peaceful home is better than a big feast with fighting.

Proverbs says, A cheerful heart makes good medicine. Being glad and thankful is good for us.

Memory Verse

“A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.”

Proverbs 17:17 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. When does a friend love?

    A cheerful heartAt all timesBeing glad and thankful

  2. What is better than a big feast with fighting?

  3. What makes good medicine?

    At all timesBeing glad and thankfulA cheerful heart

  4. What is good for us?

    A cheerful heartAt all timesBeing glad and thankful

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

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  • QUIETNESS
  • CHEERFUL
  • MEDICINE
  • BROTHER
  • FRIEND
  • LOVES
  • TIMES
  • HEART

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for good friends. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can a cheerful heart help others?
  • Who sees what we think and feel?

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