8 As a bird that wanders from her nest, So is a man who wanders from his home.
9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; So does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
10 Don't forsake your friend and your father's friend. Don't go to your brother's house in the day of your disaster: Better is a neighbor who is near than a distant brother.
11 Be wise, my son, And bring joy to my heart, Then I can answer my tormentor.
12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it:
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