Proverbs 27:9-11
Authorized (King James) Version
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart:
so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
10 Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not;
neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity:
for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.
11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Proverbs 27:9-11
New International Version
9 Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.
10 Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster(B) strikes you—
better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.
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