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.
What does Proverbs 27:10 mean?
Depend not for relief upon a kinsman, merely for kindred's sake; apply to those who are at hand, and will help in need.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 27:9-10 and alongside a few nearby related passages.