Proverbs 27 - NCB

Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your father,
and do not run to your brother’s house when troubles befall you;
far better is a friend nearby
than a brother who is far away.
Proverbs 27:10 friendship family neighbor
The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter,
while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 27:12 mind safety protection

As iron sharpens iron,
so a man sharpens the wits of his neighbor.
Proverbs 27:17 friendship relationships mind
Just as water reflects one’s face,
so does one human heart reflect another.
Proverbs 27:19 life heart