Proverbs 27:10

Proverbs 27:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family, and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you— better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend, Nor go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; Better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.

Context of Proverbs 27:10

8Anyone wandering from his home is like a bird wandering from its nest. 9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel. Don’t abandon your friend or your father’s friend, and don’t go to your brother’s house in your time of calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away. 11Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy, so that I can answer anyone who taunts me. 12A sensible person sees danger and takes cover; the inexperienced keep going and are punished.

Proverbs 27:10 word by word

רֵֽעֲךָ֨ וְרֵ֪עַ אָבִ֡יךָ אַֽל־תַּעֲזֹ֗ב וּבֵ֥ית אָחִ֗יךָ אַל־תָּ֭בוֹא בְּי֣וֹם אֵידֶ֑ךָ ט֥וֹב שָׁכֵ֥ן קָ֝ר֗וֹב מֵאָ֥ח רָחֽוֹק׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thine own friendרֵעַrêa‛ rêya‛ · neighborH7453
• and thy father’sאָב'âb · fatherH1
• forsakeעָזַב‛âzab · to leave: forsakeH5800
• not; neither goבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• into thy brother’sאָח'âch · brother: male-siblingH251
• houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: homeH1004
• in the dayיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• of thy calamityאֵיד'êyd · calamityH343
• betterטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• a neighbourשָׁכֵןshâkên · neighborH7934
• nearקָרֹבqârôb qârôb · nearH7138
• far offרָחֹקrâchôq râchôq · distantH7350

Cross-references for Proverbs 27:10

• 2 Samuel 19:24Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, also went down to meet the king. He had not taken care of his feet, trimmed his mustache, or washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he returned safely.
• 2 Samuel 21:7David spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul’s son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord that was between David and Jonathan, Saul’s son.
• 1 Kings 12:6Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon when he was alive, asking, “How do you advise me to respond to this people?”
• 2 Chronicles 24:22King Joash didn’t remember the kindness that Zechariah’s father Jehoiada had extended to him, but killed his son. While he was dying, he said, “May the Lord see and demand an account.”
• Isaiah 41:8But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham, my friend —
• Jeremiah 2:5This is what the Lord says: What fault did your ancestors find in me that they went so far from me, followed worthless idols, and became worthless themselves?
• Proverbs 19:7All the brothers of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends keep their distance from him! He may pursue them with words, but they are not there.
• Job 6:21So this is what you have now become to me. When you see something dreadful, you are afraid.
• Obadiah 1:12Do not gloat over your brother in the day of his calamity; do not rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction; do not boastfully mock in the day of distress.
• Proverbs 17:17A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.
• Proverbs 18:24One with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
• Luke 10:30Jesus took up the question and said, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him up, and fled, leaving him half dead.
• Acts 23:12When it was morning, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.

Commentaries on Proverbs 27:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Thine own friend - A well and long tried friend is invaluable. Him that has been a friend to thy family never forget, and never neglect. And, in the time of adversity, rather apply to such a one, than go to thy nearest relative, who keeps himself at a distance.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10“Better is a neighbor” who is really “near” in heart and spirit, than a brother who though closer by blood, is “far off” in feeling.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-10Verses 9-10 Depend not for relief upon a kinsman, merely for kindred's sake; apply to those who are at hand, and will help in need. But there is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and let us place entire confidence in him.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10During a crisis, you might need help right away. It is important to have friends nearby and neighbors who can assist.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Adhere to tried friends. The ties of blood may be less reliable than those of genuine friendship.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 27:10

• Brother
• Constancy
• Friendship

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• Answer
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Commentaries on Proverbs 27

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings