Proverbs 27 - NLT & NCB

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 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
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 27:12	The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter, while the simple continue forward 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 a man sharpens the wits of his neighbor. friendship relationships mind
As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. Proverbs 27:19	Just as water reflects one’s face, so does one human heart reflect another. life heart