Berean Standard Bible
Proverbs 27:10
“Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.”
In context
8Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home.
9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul.
10Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
11Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.
12The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
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