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Proverbs 27:9-11
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9 Perfume and oils make you happy.
    And good advice from a friend is sweet.

10 Don’t forget your friend or your father’s friend.
    Don’t always go to your brother for help when trouble comes.
    A neighbor close by is better than a brother far away.

11 Be wise, my child, and you will make me happy.
    Then I can respond to any insult.

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Proverbs 27:9-11
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9 Perfume(A) 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(B) strikes you—
    better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.

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

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