Proverbs 27:8
Expanded Bible
8 A person who ·leaves [L wanders from] his home
is like a bird that ·leaves [L wanders from] its nest.
Proverbs 27:8
Amplified Bible
8
Like a bird that wanders from her nest [with its comfort and safety],
So is a man who wanders from his home.
Proverbs 27:15-16
Expanded Bible
15 A ·quarreling [contentious] wife is as bothersome
as a continual dripping on a rainy day.
16 ·Stopping [Controlling; Restraining] her is like ·stopping [controlling; restraining] the wind
or trying to grab oil in your hand.
Proverbs 27:15-16
Amplified Bible
15
A constant dripping on a day of steady rain
And a contentious (quarrelsome) woman are alike;(A)
16
Whoever attempts to restrain her [criticism] might as well try to stop the wind,
And grasps oil with his right hand.
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