Proverbs 27:8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 Like a bird that strays from its nest
is one who strays from home.
Proverbs 27:8
Evangelical Heritage Version
8 A person who wanders from his place
is like a bird that wanders from its nest.
Proverbs 27:15-16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 A continual dripping on a rainy day
and a contentious wife are alike;(A)
16 to restrain her is to restrain the wind
or to grasp oil in the right hand.[a]
Footnotes
- 27.16 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 27:15-16
Evangelical Heritage Version
15 Constantly dripping water on a rainy day
and a nagging wife are alike.
16 Trying to hold her back is like holding back the wind,
like grasping oil with your right hand.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:16 The verse is difficult. Literally it reads those who hide her hide the wind, and he calls his right hand oil.
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