Add parallel Print Page Options

10 Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend,
    nor go into your brother’s house in the day of your calamity;
    for better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far off.

11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
    that I may answer him who reproaches me.

12 A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself,
    but the simple pass on and are punished.

Read full chapter

10 Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
    and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster(A) strikes you—
    better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.

11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart;(B)
    then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.(C)

12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(D)

Read full chapter