Proverbs 27 - NLT & NKJV

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 own friend or your father’s friend, Nor go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; Better is a neighbor nearby 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 man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished. 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 countenance of his friend. friendship relationships mind
As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. Proverbs 27:19	As in water face reflects face, So a man’s heart reveals the man. life heart