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Proverbs 27:8
International Standard Version
Proverbs 27:8
International Standard Version
8 Like a bird that strays from its nest
is a man who wanders away from his home.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:8 Lit. place
Proverbs 27:8
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 27:8
Lexham English Bible
8 Like a bird that strays from its nest,
so is a man who strays from his place.
Proverbs 27:15-16
International Standard Version
Proverbs 27:15-16
International Standard Version
15 A continual dripping on a rainy day
and a contentious wife are alike.
16 Trying to keep her in check is like stopping a wind storm
or grabbing oil with your right hand.
Proverbs 27:15-16
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 27:15-16
Lexham English Bible
15 Dripping constantly on a day of heavy rain
and a woman[a] of contention are alike.
16 In restraining her, he restrains wind,[b]
and his right hand will grasp oil[c].
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:15 Or “wife”
- Proverbs 27:16 Or “breath, or “spirit”
- Proverbs 27:16 Or “fat”
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