Proverbs 27 - NLT & NASB

Never abandon a friend— either yours or your father’s. When disaster strikes… Proverbs 27:10

Never abandon a friend— either yours or your father’s. When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance. It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away. Proverbs 27:10	Do not abandon your friend or your father’s friend, And do not go to your brother’s house on the day of your disaster; Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away. friendship family neighbor
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 27:12	A prudent person sees evil and hides himself; But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty. mind safety protection

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17	As iron sharpens iron, So one person sharpens another. friendship relationships mind
As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. Proverbs 27:19	As in water a face reflects the face, So the heart of a person reflects the person. life heart