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10 Do not forsake your friend, or your father’s friend,
nor go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster—
better a neighbor nearby than a brother far off.

11 Be wise, my son, make my heart glad,
so I may answer anyone who taunts me.

12 The prudent see danger and hide,
but the naïve keep going and pay the penalty.

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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)

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