Proverbs 27 - NCB & WEB

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	Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend. Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster. A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother. friendship family neighbor
The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter, while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty. Proverbs 27:12	A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass 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; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance. friendship relationships mind
Just as water reflects one’s face, so does one human heart reflect another. Proverbs 27:19	Like water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man. life heart