Proverbs 27 - ESV & NCB

Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not… 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. 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. friendship family neighbor
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. Proverbs 27:12	The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter, while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty. mind safety protection
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17	As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the wits of his neighbor. friendship relationships mind
As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man. Proverbs 27:19	Just as water reflects one’s face, so does one human heart reflect another. life heart