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Proverbs 27:10

This verse prizes longstanding, cultivated loyalty. Old friends — even friends of the previous generation — carry a depth of trust that cannot be replaced. In a crisis, proximity and faithful history matter more than family title without relationship. The neighbour who is present and proven is more valuable in the day of calamity than a brother who has never invested in the relationship.

Memory phrase: Keep faithful friends close.

Talk about it: Why might a loyal nearby friend help you more in trouble than a distant relative?

Prayer: God, help me be faithful to my true friends.

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