Proverbs 27:4-11

⁴Fury may be fierce and cruel, anger may be a destructive flood, but who can withstand jealousy?

⁵Open criticism is better than hidden love.

⁶A friend's honest comments may hurt you, but an enemy's kisses are over the top.

⁷If you're full up, you can't face honey; but if you're starving, even bitter food tastes sweet.

⁸Having to leave home is like a bird having to leave its nest.

⁹Perfume and scented oils make you feel happy, but good advice from a friend is even better.

¹⁰Don'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.

¹¹My son, make me happy by being wise, so I can respond to anyone who criticizes me.