Proverbs 27:5-6

A word of correction might be unpleasant. You do not want your friend to see your error. And you may not want your friend to talk about such matters. But he warns you because you are wrong. He speaks the truth to you because he wants to help you. He does these things because he loves you. See also my note on Proverbs 24:26.

But your enemy does not love you. Even his kiss has an evil reason. See Mark 14:44-46.

v7 When someone has eaten too much, he will not even eat honey.

But a hungry man thinks that even bitter foods taste good.

v8 A man away from home is like a mother bird away from her nest.

v9 A beautiful smell causes joy.

And a friend causes joy, if he advises well.

v10 Do not forget your friend!

Do not forget your father’s friend!

When you are in trouble, do not go to your brother!

A near neighbour is better than a distant brother.

v11 My son, be wise!

I shall be glad if you are wise.

And I shall be able to answer my enemy.