Proverbs 27:10

God's Word

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:24

Mephibosheth, 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 19:28

You could have killed anyone in my entire family, Your Majesty. Instead, you’ve seated me with those who eat at your table. So I no longer have the right to complain to the king.”

2 Samuel 21:7

But 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.

2 Chronicles 24:22

King 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!”

Proverbs 17:17

A friend always loves, and a brother is born to share trouble.

Proverbs 18:24

Friends can destroy one another, but a loving friend can stick closer than family.

Proverbs 19:7

The 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.

Jeremiah 2:5

This 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.

Acts 23:12

In the morning the Jews formed a conspiracy. They asked God to curse them if they ate or drank anything before they had killed Paul.

Deuteronomy 22:1

If you see another Israelite’s ox or sheep out where it doesn’t belong, don’t pretend that you don’t see it. Make sure you take it back.