5Open reproofs are better than secret love.
6The wounds of a friend are more to be trusted Than the spontaneous kisses of an enemy.
7A full soul scorns honeycombs; But to a hungry soul even bitter things appear sweet.
8As when a bird flies down from its own nest, So a man is brought into bondage whenever he estranges himself from his own place.
9The heart delights in ointments and wines and perfumes: But the soul is broken by calamities.
10Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; And when thou art in distress go not into thy brother’s house: Better is a friend that is near than a brother living far off.
11Son, be wise, that thy heart may rejoice; And remove thou from thyself reproachful words.
12A wise man, when evils are approaching, hides himself; But fools pass on, and will be punished.
Proverbs 27
Proverbs 27:5-12