Proverbs 27:8
8 Like a bird that flees its nest is anyone who flees from home.
Other Translations of Proverbs 27:8
King James Version
8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
English Standard Version
8 Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home.
The Message
8 People who won't settle down, wandering hither and yon, are like restless birds, flitting to and fro.
New King James Version
8 Like a bird that wanders from its nest Is a man who wanders from his place.
New Living Translation
8 A person who strays from home is like a bird that strays from its nest.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:8
Commentary on Proverbs 27:8
(Read Proverbs 27:8)
Every man has his proper place in society, where he may be safe and comfortable.