Proverbs 27:10
Proverbs 27:10 in Multiple Translations
Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
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.
Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; And go not to thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: Better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off.
Do not give up your friend and your father's friend; and do not go into your brother's house in the day of your trouble: better is a neighbour who is near than a brother far off.
Don't give up on your friends or your family's friends. Don't go to a relative's house when you've got trouble. A friend nearby is more useful than a relative far away.
Thine owne friend and thy fathers friend forsake thou not: neither enter into thy brothers house in the day of thy calamitie: for better is a neighbour that is neere, then a brother farre off.
Thine own friend, and the friend of thy father, forsake not, And the house of thy brother enter not In a day of thy calamity, Better [is] a near neighbour than a brother afar off.
Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend. Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster. A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother.
Thy 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 neighbor that is near, than a brother far off.
Thy own friend, and thy father’s friend forsake not: and go not into thy brother’s house in the day of thy affliction. Better is a neighbour that is near, than a brother afar off.
Do not neglect your friends or your parents’ friends; and at a time when you are experiencing a disaster, do not go to a relative who lives far away to request his help; someone who lives near you can help you more than relatives who live far away.
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Proverbs 27:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רֵֽעֲ/ךָ֨
ו/רעה
וְ/רֵ֪עַ
אָבִ֡י/ךָ
אַֽל
תַּעֲזֹ֗ב
וּ/בֵ֥ית
אָחִ֗י/ךָ
אַל
תָּ֭בוֹא
בְּ/י֣וֹם
אֵידֶ֑/ךָ
ט֥וֹב
שָׁכֵ֥ן
קָ֝ר֗וֹב
מֵ/אָ֥ח
רָחֽוֹק
רֵֽעֲ/ךָ֨
rêaʻ
H7453
neighbor
N-ms | Suff
ו/רעה
rêʻeh
H7463
friend
Conj | N-ms
וְ/רֵ֪עַ
rêaʻ
H7453
neighbor
Conj | N-ms
אָבִ֡י/ךָ
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms | Suff
אַֽל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תַּעֲזֹ֗ב
ʻâzab
H5800
Forsaken
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
וּ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
Conj | N-ms
אָחִ֗י/ךָ
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms | Suff
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תָּ֭בוֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
בְּ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
אֵידֶ֑/ךָ
ʼêyd
H343
calamity
N-ms | Suff
ט֥וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
שָׁכֵ֥ן
shâkên
H7934
neighboring
Adj
קָ֝ר֗וֹב
qârôwb
H7138
near
Adj
מֵ/אָ֥ח
ʼâch
H251
brother
Prep | N-ms
רָחֽוֹק
râchôwq
H7350
distant
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 27:10
רֵֽעֲ/ךָ֨
rêaʻ
H7453
"neighbor"
N-ms | Suff
A neighbor or friend is what this word means, describing someone close to you. It can also refer to a companion, fellow citizen, or another person, and is often translated as brother or friend.
Definition: 1) friend, companion, fellow, another person 1a) friend, intimate 1b) fellow, fellow-citizen, another person (weaker sense) 1c) other, another (reciprocal phrase)
Usage: Occurs in 173 OT verses. KJV: brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, [idiom] (an-) other. See also: Genesis 11:3; Job 42:7; Psalms 12:3.
ו/רעה
rêʻeh
H7463
"friend"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a friend is a male companion, like a buddy or a close associate, as seen in the stories of King David and his friends. This word is used to describe a strong bond between men. It appears in various books, including the historical accounts of the kings of Israel.
Definition: friend, friend of the king (technical sense)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: friend. See also: 2 Samuel 15:37; 1 Kings 4:5; Proverbs 27:10.
וְ/רֵ֪עַ
rêaʻ
H7453
"neighbor"
Conj | N-ms
A neighbor or friend is what this word means, describing someone close to you. It can also refer to a companion, fellow citizen, or another person, and is often translated as brother or friend.
Definition: 1) friend, companion, fellow, another person 1a) friend, intimate 1b) fellow, fellow-citizen, another person (weaker sense) 1c) other, another (reciprocal phrase)
Usage: Occurs in 173 OT verses. KJV: brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, [idiom] (an-) other. See also: Genesis 11:3; Job 42:7; Psalms 12:3.
אָבִ֡י/ךָ
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
אַֽל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תַּעֲזֹ֗ב
ʻâzab
H5800
"Forsaken"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
Forsaken means to loosen or relinquish something, often implying abandonment. In the Bible, the word appears in Psalm 22:1, where David cries out to God, saying my God, why have you forsaken me. The term signifies a sense of desperation and isolation.
Definition: This name means to restore, repair Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 206 OT verses. KJV: commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 9:11.
וּ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אָחִ֗י/ךָ
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תָּ֭בוֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Juss-2ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
בְּ/י֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
אֵידֶ֑/ךָ
ʼêyd
H343
"calamity"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means calamity or disaster, and can also mean oppression or misfortune. It's used in the Bible to describe difficult times, like in the book of Job.
Definition: 1) distress, burden, calamity 1a) burden (of the righteous) 1b) calamity (of nation) 1c) disaster (of wicked) 1d) day of calamity
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: calamity, destruction. See also: Deuteronomy 32:35; Proverbs 6:15; Psalms 18:19.
ט֥וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
שָׁכֵ֥ן
shâkên
H7934
"neighboring"
Adj
This word describes someone who lives near you, like a neighbor or a fellow citizen. It's used in books like Genesis and Jeremiah to talk about the people around you.
Definition: 1) inhabitant, neighbour 1a) inhabitant 1b) neighbour
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: inhabitant, neighbour, nigh. See also: Exodus 3:22; Psalms 89:42; Psalms 31:12.
קָ֝ר֗וֹב
qârôwb
H7138
"near"
Adj
This Hebrew word means near, describing something close in place, time, or relationship. It is used in the book of Genesis to describe family relationships. The word is used to describe a close connection.
Definition: 1) near 1a) of place 1b) of time 1c) of personal relationship 1c1) kinship
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: allied, approach, at hand, [phrase] any of kin, kinsfold(-sman), (that is) near (of kin), neighbour, (that is) next, (them that come) nigh (at hand), more ready, short(-ly). See also: Genesis 19:20; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 15:3.
מֵ/אָ֥ח
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
רָחֽוֹק
râchôwq
H7350
"distant"
Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone is far away, either physically or in time. It is often used to describe distant lands or events that happened long ago. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: adj 1) remote, far, distant, distant lands, distant ones 1a) of distance, time n m 2) distance 2a) from a distance (with prep) Aramaic equivalent: ra.chiq (רְחִיק "far" H7352)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: (a-) far (abroad, off), long ago, of old, space, great while to come. See also: Genesis 22:4; Psalms 65:6; Psalms 10:1.
Study Notes — Proverbs 27:10
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- Proverbs 27:10 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 27:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 27:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 27:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 27:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 27:10
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 27:10
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 27:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 27:10
- Sermons on Proverbs 27:10
Context — Do Not Boast about Tomorrow
8Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home.
9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul.
10Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
11Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me. 12The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 18:24 | A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. |
| 2 | Proverbs 17:17 | A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 12:6–8 | Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. |
| 4 | Luke 10:30–37 | Jesus took up this question and said, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. But when a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, he looked at him and had compassion. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’ Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” “The one who showed him mercy,” replied the expert in the law. Then Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” |
| 5 | Proverbs 19:7 | All the brothers of a poor man hate him— how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found. |
| 6 | Obadiah 1:12–14 | But you should not gloat in that day, your brother’s day of misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast proudly in the day of their distress. You should not enter the gate of My people in the day of their disaster, nor gloat over their affliction in the day of their disaster, nor loot their wealth in the day of their disaster. Nor should you stand at the crossroads to cut off their fugitives, nor deliver up their survivors in the day of their distress. |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 19:24 | Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely. |
| 8 | Job 6:21–23 | For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid. Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth; deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’? |
| 9 | 2 Samuel 21:7 | Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul. |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 10:6–8 | Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. They replied, “If you will be kind to these people and please them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. |
Proverbs 27:10 Summary
[This verse is teaching us about the importance of having good friends and being a good friend to others, as it says in Proverbs 27:10, 'Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend'. It's also reminding us that sometimes, the people who are closest to us physically can be the most helpful in times of need. As the Bible says in Proverbs 17:17, 'a friend loves at all times', and having friends who are nearby can be a great blessing. By being a good friend and neighbor, we can show the love of Christ to those around us, just as Jesus taught in Mark 12:31, 'love your neighbor as yourself'.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'not forsake your friend or your father’s friend'?
This means to remain loyal and committed to the friendships that have been established in your life, just as the Bible teaches in Proverbs 17:17, which says 'a friend loves at all times' and Proverbs 18:24, which says 'there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother'
Why should I not go to my brother’s house in the day of my calamity?
This is because, as Proverbs 27:10 says, 'better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away', implying that in times of need, it's often more helpful to have someone close by who can provide immediate support, as seen in the example of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37
What is the significance of a 'neighbor nearby' versus a 'brother far away'?
This highlights the importance of proximity and availability in relationships, as stated in Proverbs 27:10, and is reinforced by the teachings of Jesus in Mark 12:31, which says 'love your neighbor as yourself'
How does this verse relate to the concept of community and support?
This verse emphasizes the value of having a strong support system, whether it's through friends, family, or neighbors, as seen in Acts 2:42-47, where the early church came together to support one another in their time of need
Reflection Questions
- What friendships in my life do I need to nurture and prioritize, and how can I be a better friend to others?
- In what ways can I be a good neighbor to those around me, and how can I show them the love of Christ?
- How can I balance the desire for help from family members with the reality of physical distance, and what role can technology play in bridging that gap?
- What are some practical ways I can 'not forsake' my friends and loved ones, especially in times of calamity or hardship?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 27:10
Thine own friend, and thy father's friend forsake not,.... Who have been long tried and proved, and found faithful; these should be kept to and valued, and not new ones sought; which to do is oftentimes of bad consequence.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 27:10
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 27:10
Thy father’ s friend, of whose friendship thou hast had long experience. Neither go into thy brother’ s house, to wit, for comfort and relief, and so as to forsake or neglect thy friend for him. Better is a neighbour; the friend mentioned in the beginning of the verse, who hath showed himself to be a true and a good neighbour. That is near; either, 1. In place by cohabitation. Or rather, 2. In affection, in which respect God is oft said to be near to the righteous, and far from the wicked.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 27:10
Proverbs 27:10 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. Ver. 10. Thine own friend and thy father’ s friend forsake not.] To forsake a friend, an old friend especially, is to forsake one’ s self: for a friend is a second self, and friendship, as wine, is commendable from its oldness. What a price set Solomon upon Hiram, who had been his father’ s friend; and how did he seek his love, as a precious inheritance left him, as it were, by his father; and how courteously, for his father’ s sake, likewise dealt he with Abiathar, that had dealt disloyally with him. Neither go into thy brother’ s house.] Cajetan reads it, and perhaps better, Thy brother’ s house will not come in the day of thy calamity, when thine old friend will visit thee and stick close to thee, as Jonathan did to David, and Onesiphorus to Paul. David complains of his carnal kindred, - "My lovers and my friends stand afar off from my sore, and mine acquaintance stand aloof," as the priest and Levite did from the wounded man, when the Samaritan, a stranger, but a neighbour indeed, relieved him.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 27:10
(10) Better is a neighbour that is near.—See above on Proverbs 17:17; Proverbs 18:24. “Near” and “far off”—i.e., in feeling.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 27:10
Verse 10. Thine 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.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 27:10
10. The aim of this proverb is not of course to depreciate natural affection, but to warn against pressing unduly the claims of kinship and blood relationship, on which, with the sanction of the Law of Moses, such store was set in the East. Do not think it necessary, says the writer, to seek out in thy time of trouble a kinsman, who may be far from thee in place and sympathy, when thou hast one near at hand, who though he be no kinsman is the tried friend of thyself and of thy father before thee. See Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 18:24, and notes. “Compare the following passage from Hesiod, Works and Days. 27:341: Τὸνδὲμάλιστακαλεῖν, ὄςτιςσέθενἐγγύθιναἰει·Εἰγάρτοικαὶχρῆμʼ ? ἐγχώριονἄλλογένηται, Γείτονεςἄζωστοιἔκιον, ζώσαντοδὲπηοί. ‘Chiefly bid to thy feast the friend that dwelleth hard by thee; For should there chance to come a matter that toucheth the village, Neighbours will come in haste, while kinsmen leisurely gird them.’ ” Dean Plumptre in Speaker’s Comm.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 27:10
“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.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 27:10
10. Better is a neighbour that is near, etc. — The subject of friendship is continued. Muenscher has this pertinent note here: “In adversity the ties of consanguinity are not always to be depended upon.
Sermons on Proverbs 27:10
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From the Banishment of Archelaus to the Departure of the Jews From Babylon by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the tumultuous life of King Agrippa, detailing his financial troubles, debts, and his escape from Rome to Judea. Agrippa's friendship with Tiberius Caesar |
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When You Would Rather Die Then Live by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and leaving behind our old ways. He encourages the audience to recognize that without God, they are li |
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Receiving All Things Through Faith (Kannada) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of faith, belief, and trust in Jesus Christ, highlighting the need to fully surrender our problems and desires to Him. It encourages seeking h |
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A Series of Proverbs Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the inevitability of death and the inability to escape it. He also discusses the misuse of authority and how those in power often suff |
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Separated From Our Loved Ones by Keith Daniel | This sermon delves into the fearful possibility of separation from loved ones, both in this life and for eternity, emphasizing the consequences of rejecting God and the need for si |
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The Way Forward by John Gowans | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of reaching out to those who are suffering and in need. He suggests that in today's world, every other door represents someone |
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Crutches by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker expresses gratitude for the people in his life who have helped him grow in his faith. He shares a personal story of a minister who took the time to ment |