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Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend. 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.Proverbs 27:9–10 · World English Bible
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Proverbs 27:9–12
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend. 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. Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor. A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
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Heartfelt counsel and a nearby neighbor are valued as practical gifts. The proverb encourages tending trustworthy relationships before and during difficult days.
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