Proverbs 27:1-10

1Do not boast about what you will do tomorrow. You do not know what might happen.

2Let other people praise you. Do not boast about yourself.

3A stone is heavy to carry and sand also weighs a lot. But the silly acts of a fool give more pain than both of those.

4An angry person does cruel things that can destroy people. But a jealous person is much worse.

5When a friend is not afraid to warn you that you are wrong, it shows that he really loves you.

6You can trust a friend when he says things that hurt you. But when an enemy kisses you, he is deceiving you.

7A person who has eaten enough food will refuse honey. But even bitter food seems sweet to a hungry person.

8A person who travels away from his home is like a bird that flies away from its nest.

9Beautiful oil and perfume may give you joy. But good advice from a friend is even better.

10Do not forget your friends or your father's friends. If you are in trouble, do not ask your relatives to help you. A friend who is a neighbour will be more help than a relative who lives far away.