Proverbs 27:9-11

Good News Translation

⁹ Perfume and fragrant oils make you feel happier, but trouble shatters your peace of mind.^[a]

¹⁰ Do not forget your friends or your father's friends. If you are in trouble, don't ask a relative for help; a nearby neighbor can help you more than relatives who are far away.

¹¹ Be wise, my child, and I will be happy; I will have an answer for anyone who criticizes me.