Proverbs 27:8

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:8

BSB
Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home.
AKJV
As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man that wanders from his place.
CPDV
Just like a bird migrating from her nest, so also is a man who abandons his place.
ERV
As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
NHEB
As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his home.
SMT
As the bird wandering from her nest, so is a man wandering from his place.

Commentary for Proverbs 27:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 27:8
Summary
Wanderer loses stability and purpose.
Event
Wandering person compared to bird
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom