proverb · Words worth keeping
He loseth nothing who keeps God for his friend.
He loseth nothing who keeps God for his friend.
Historical period not yet established
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
A person who places ultimate value in a relationship with God can feel that ordinary losses do not take away what matters most.
What the words are saying
The statement measures loss within a religious outlook. Keeping God as a friend is pictured as retaining a bond more important than possessions or changing circumstances. The saying can express reassurance or spiritual confidence when something else has gone wrong. Its absolute claim belongs to that perspective rather than proving that a believer experiences no deprivation or grief. A careful use allows practical losses to remain real while recognising the source of comfort the speaker chooses to emphasise.
Everyday example
A person speaks about the reassurance they find in faith while also acknowledging a painful disappointment.
When to use it
Use it to describe spiritual consolation within a person’s chosen faith perspective.
What it does not mean
It should not dismiss loss or require someone else to share the belief.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
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- Not established
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- Historical period not yet established
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- A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases
Entry 643 · Friend
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