Proverbs 27:8-12

New International Version

⁸ Like a bird that flees its nest^(A)
    is anyone who flees from home.

⁹ Perfume^(B) and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.

¹⁰ Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
    and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster^(C) strikes you—
    better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.

¹¹ Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart;^(D)
    then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.^(E)

¹² The prudent see danger and take refuge,
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.^(F)