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

8Like a bird wandering from its nest, so is a husband wandering from his home. 9Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the sweetness of a friend is a fragrant forest. Do not abandon your friend or your father’s friend. Do not go to a relative’s home when you are in trouble. A neighbor living nearby is better than a relative far away. 11Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad so that I can answer anyone who criticizes me. 12Sensible people foresee trouble and hide. Gullible people go ahead ⌞and⌟ suffer.

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, went to meet the king. He had not tended to his feet, trimmed his mustache, or washed his clothes from the day the king left until he came home safely.
• 2 Samuel 21:7But the king spared Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son and Saul’s grandson, because of the oath in the Lord’s name between David and Jonathan, son of Saul.
• 1 Kings 12:6King Rehoboam sought advice from the older leaders who had served his father Solomon while he was still alive. He asked, “What do you advise? How should I respond to these people?”
• 2 Chronicles 24:22King Joash did not remember how kind Zechariah’s father, Jehoiada, had been to him. Instead, he killed Jehoiada’s son. As Zechariah died, he said, “May the Lord see ⌞this⌟ and get revenge!”
• Isaiah 41:8“But you are my servant Israel, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the descendant of Abraham, my dear friend.
• Jeremiah 2:5This is what the Lord says: What did your ancestors find wrong with me that they went so far away from me? They followed worthless idols and became worthless themselves.
• Proverbs 19:7The entire family of a poor person hates him. How much more do his friends keep their distance from him! When he chases them with words, they are gone.
• Job 6:21“So you are as unreliable to me ⌞as they are⌟. You see something terrifying, and you are afraid.
• Obadiah 1:12Don’t gloat over your relative’s misfortune or be happy when the people of Judah are destroyed. Don’t brag so much when they’re in distress.
• Proverbs 17:17A friend always loves, and a brother is born to share trouble.
• Proverbs 18:24Friends can destroy one another, but a loving friend can stick closer than family.
• Luke 10:30Jesus replied, “A man went from Jerusalem to Jericho. On the way robbers stripped him, beat him, and left him for dead.
• Acts 23:12In the morning the Jews formed a conspiracy. They asked God to curse them if they ate or drank anything before 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

In the dictionaries

• Answer
• Boast
• Bray
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• Soul
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• Calamity
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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