Proverbs 27 - NCB & ESV

Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your father, and… Proverbs 27:10

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	Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away. friendship family neighbor
The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter, while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty. Proverbs 27:12	The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. mind safety protection

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