Wat is the meaning of the idiom 'keep your friends close but enimies even closer'?

Question:this is an idiom,i need the meaning of this idiom

Answers:
keep your friends close but keep your enimies closer so you know what they are planning and saying about you like the Bible says don't let your right hand know what your left is doing
It basically means you want to be close to your friends, because you like them, but you want to keep your enemies closer, so you can watch them and be prepared for whatever they're planning.
I figure it means to know everything you can about your enemies so they can't cross you. My interpretation.
This saying means that you need to be more careful with your enemies than you do with your friends. A friend out of sight should not be dangerous to you but an enemy out of sight can do you considerable damage.
by keepin ur enemies close it serves not only 4 u to be aware of their every move but to get to know them n see if u r at fault u never kno , sometimes u might b hurtin them in some way. make the difference my fren.
ya,siamcatp is right.
everyone knows why u wanna be close to ur friends,cuz thay r ur 'friends.'
and u shud keep ur enimies real close so that u can keep a watch on them.u need to keep a watch on them cuz they r ur 'enimies.'
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