Holy Scripture
Proverbs 27:10
A church father on this verse
“Solomon says, "Better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off." For this reason a person generally trusts himself to the good will of a friend rather than to the ties of relationship to his brother. So far does good will prevail that it often goes beyond the pledges given by nature.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
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.
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In context
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.
— Proverbs 27:10 —
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.