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Proverbs 27:8
Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home.
Proverbs 27:8 · Berean Standard Bible
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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.
As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his home.
As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his home.
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In context
5 Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.
6 The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
7 The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet.
8 Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home.
9 Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
10 Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.
11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.
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