Proverbs 27:10-12

New Catholic Bible

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.
¹¹ Acquire wisdom, my son, and gladden my heart,
    so that I may rebut anyone who insults me.
¹² The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter,
    while the simple^[a] continue forward and pay the penalty.