a friend in need is a friend indeed
Crisis proves companionship
A friend in need is a friend indeed is a proverb asserting that true friendship reveals itself during difficult times.
The saying carries an intentional ambiguity: it can mean a friend who helps you when you're in need is a genuine friend, or that someone who needs something from you will act especially friendly.
The first interpretation dominates modern usage, celebrating loyalty and reliability.
When I lost my job, only Marcus checked in on me daily—a friend in need is a friend indeed.
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- helping handSupport given to another
- got your backOffering reliable support
crisis · hard times · hardship · reliable · devotion · help · solidarity · genuine · faithful · true · bond · adversity · comfort · stand · shoulder · lean · sincere · tested
a friend in need is a friend indeedfair-weather friend
Ally only in prosperity
false friend · Judas · backstabber · turncoat · two-faced
a friend in need is a friend indeedevery man for himself
Chaotic self-interest declaration
look out for number one · dog eat dog · nice guys finish last · no good deed goes unpunished · trust no one
friend, friends, friendly, friendliness, friendship, befriend, unfriendly, needed, needing