OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 8

Proverbs 27:8

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As a bird that wanders from her nest,

so is a man who wanders from his home.

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Proverbs 27:5–11

5

Better is open rebuke

than hidden love.

6

The wounds of a friend are faithful,

although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

7

A full soul loathes a honeycomb;

but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.

8
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As a bird that wanders from her nest,

so is a man who wanders from his home.

9

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart;

so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.

10

Don’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.

11

Be wise, my son,

and bring joy to my heart,

then I can answer my tormentor.

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