Meaning of the word "a friend in need is a friend indeed" in English

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a friend in need is a friend indeed

US /ə frɛnd ɪn niːd ɪz ə frɛnd ɪnˈdiːd/
UK /ə frɛnd ɪn niːd ɪz ə frɛnd ɪnˈdiːd/
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Idiom

a person who helps you when you are in trouble is a true friend

Example:
When I lost my job, Sarah helped me find a new one. Truly, a friend in need is a friend indeed.
During the difficult times, only a few people stayed by my side, proving that a friend in need is a friend indeed.