Proverbs 27:8

World English Bible

As a bird that wanders from her nest,
so is a man who wanders from his home.

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Proverbs 27:8 in other translations

As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place.

Proverbs 27:8 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 27:8 in context

  1. 6The wounds of a friend are faithful,
    although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
  2. 7A full soul loathes a honeycomb;
    but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.
  3. 8As a bird that wanders from her nest,
    so is a man who wanders from his home.
  4. 9Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;
    so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.
  5. 10Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend.
    Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster.
    A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother.