Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Like a bird that flees its nest is anyone who flees from home. New Living Translation A person who strays from home is like a bird that strays from its nest. English Standard Version Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home. Berean Standard Bible Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home. King James Bible As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. New King James Version Like a bird that wanders from its nest Is a man who wanders from his place. New American Standard Bible Like a bird that wanders from its nest, So is a person who wanders from his home. NASB 1995 Like a bird that wanders from her nest, So is a man who wanders from his home. NASB 1977 Like a bird that wanders from her nest, So is a man who wanders from his home. Legacy Standard Bible Like a bird that wanders from her nest, So is a man who wanders from his place. Amplified Bible Like a bird that wanders from her nest [with its comfort and safety], So is a man who wanders from his home. Christian Standard Bible Anyone wandering from his home is like a bird wandering from its nest. Holman Christian Standard Bible A man wandering from his home is like a bird wandering from its nest. American Standard Version As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place. Contemporary English Version When you are far from home, you feel like a bird without a nest. English Revised Version As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. GOD'S WORD® Translation Like a bird wandering from its nest, so is a husband wandering from his home. Good News Translation Anyone away from home is like a bird away from its nest. International Standard Version Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders away from his home. NET Bible Like a bird that wanders from its nest, so is a person who wanders from his home. New Heart English Bible As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his home. Webster's Bible Translation As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLike a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home. World English Bible As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his home. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs a bird wandering from her nest, "" So [is] a man wandering from his place. Young's Literal Translation As a bird wandering from her nest, So is a man wandering from his place. Smith's Literal Translation As the bird wandering from her nest, so is a man wandering from his place. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that leaveth his place. Catholic Public Domain Version Just like a bird migrating from her nest, so also is a man who abandons his place. New American Bible Like a bird far from the nest so is anyone far from home. New Revised Standard Version Like a bird that strays from its nest is one who strays from home. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLike a bird that wanders from its nest, so is a man who is moved from his place. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Like a bird that leaves its nest, so is a man that is removed from his place. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place. Brenton Septuagint Translation As when a bird flies down from its own nest, so a man is brought into bondage whenever he estranges himself from his own place. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do not Boast about Tomorrow…7The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet. 8Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home. 9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.… Cross References Genesis 4:12 When you till the ground, it will no longer yield its produce to you. You will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth.” Genesis 4:14 Behold, this day You have driven me from the face of the earth, and from Your face I will be hidden; I will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.” Genesis 12:1 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. Genesis 28:15 Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Exodus 2:22 And she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land.” Psalm 55:6-8 I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest. / How far away I would flee! In the wilderness I would remain. Selah / I would hurry to my shelter, far from this raging tempest.” Psalm 119:19 I am a stranger on the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me. Jeremiah 9:2 If only I had a traveler’s lodge in the wilderness, I would abandon my people and depart from them, for they are all adulterers, a crowd of faithless people. Jeremiah 14:10 This is what the LORD says about this people: “Truly they love to wander; they have not restrained their feet. So the LORD does not accept them; He will now remember their iniquity and punish them for their sins.” Hosea 9:17 My God will reject them because they have not obeyed Him; and they shall be wanderers among the nations. Matthew 8:20 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” Matthew 10:11-14 Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. / As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you. ... Luke 9:58 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” Luke 15:13-15 After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living. / After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need. / So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed the pigs. John 15:4-5 Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. Treasury of Scripture As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man that wanders from his place. a bird Job 39:14-16 Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust, … Isaiah 16:2 For it shall be, that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, so the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon. man Proverbs 21:16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. Genesis 14:16 And he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people. Genesis 16:6-8 But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face… Jump to Previous Bird Eggs Home Nest Station Strays Wandereth Wandering WandersJump to Next Bird Eggs Home Nest Station Strays Wandereth Wandering WandersProverbs 27 1. observations of self love5. of true love 11. of care to avoid offenses 23. and of the household care Like a bird that strays from its nest This phrase evokes the image of a bird leaving the safety and security of its nest. In biblical times, a nest was a place of protection and nurturing, essential for the survival of young birds. The imagery suggests vulnerability and the potential for danger when one leaves their designated place. In the Bible, birds often symbolize care and provision, as seen in Matthew 6:26, where Jesus speaks of God's provision for the birds of the air. The straying bird can also symbolize restlessness or a lack of contentment, which is cautioned against in various scriptures, such as Hebrews 13:5, which advises believers to be content with what they have. is a man who wanders from his home Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding. 2. Bird In this proverb, the bird symbolizes a person who leaves their place of safety and belonging, illustrating the consequences of straying from one's intended path or responsibilities. 3. Nest Represents a place of safety, security, and belonging. In the context of the proverb, it symbolizes the home or the place where one is meant to be. 4. Man Represents any individual who might be tempted to leave their responsibilities or place of belonging, highlighting the potential dangers of such actions. 5. Home Symbolizes not just a physical dwelling but also one's responsibilities, commitments, and the community or family to which one belongs. Teaching Points The Importance of StabilityJust as a bird finds safety in its nest, individuals find stability and security in their homes and communities. Straying from these can lead to vulnerability and danger. Commitment to Responsibilities The proverb highlights the importance of staying committed to one's responsibilities and roles within the family and community. Spiritual Home Beyond the physical home, this proverb can be applied to one's spiritual life. Straying from God and His teachings can lead to spiritual danger. Contentment and Gratitude Recognize and appreciate the safety and security that comes from being where God has placed you, both physically and spiritually. Guarding Against Temptation Be aware of the temptations that might lead you away from your responsibilities and commitments, and seek God's guidance to remain steadfast. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 27:8?2. How does Proverbs 27:8 illustrate the dangers of straying from one's home? 3. What does "wandering from his nest" symbolize in Proverbs 27:8? 4. How can Proverbs 27:8 guide us in maintaining spiritual stability? 5. Which other scriptures emphasize the importance of staying rooted in God's plan? 6. How can you apply Proverbs 27:8 to strengthen your family relationships? 7. What does Proverbs 27:8 reveal about the importance of staying within one's community or purpose? 8. How does Proverbs 27:8 relate to the concept of spiritual wandering or backsliding? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Proverbs 27:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 27? 11. How should we respond to constructive criticism? 12. Proverbs 8:27: When it says wisdom was there at the making of the heavens, how does this compare with modern cosmology's timing of the universe's formation? 13. Why does Jeremiah 8:7 attribute a deeper wisdom to storks, swallows, and cranes than to humans, and is there any scientific basis for comparing human spiritual insight to bird migration patterns? 14. Proverbs 10:22 promises that the Lord's blessing brings wealth--how do we explain faithful yet impoverished individuals? What Does Proverbs 27:8 Mean Like a bird• Birds are created to live, feed, and flourish within the safety of their nests. Psalm 84:3 notes, “Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself….” • They are small and vulnerable, yet God keeps His eye on them. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 10:29, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.” • The image immediately speaks of design, order, and care. Stepping outside that design invites trouble. that strays • “Strays” pictures movement without guidance—an aimless drift. James 5:19 warns, “If one of you should wander from the truth….” • Straying isn’t just physical; it can be moral or spiritual. Isaiah 53:6 says, “We all like sheep have gone astray; each one has turned to his own way.” • A bird that drifts off course forfeits protection and provision; so does the person who drifts from God’s intended place. from its nest • The nest is a chosen refuge. Deuteronomy 32:11 pictures God “like an eagle that stirs up its nest…spreading its wings to catch them.” • Home provides warmth, covering, and identity. Psalm 91:1 promises, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” • Leaving that covering exposes one to predators, storms, and starvation; in human terms, to temptations, broken relationships, and spiritual coldness. is a man • The proverb now turns the lens on us. Genesis 2:18 declares, “It is not good for the man to be alone….” God designed people for committed community. • With that design comes responsibility. 1 Timothy 5:8 states, “If anyone does not provide for his own…he has denied the faith.” • The comparison is deliberate: just as the bird belongs in a nest, a person belongs in the sphere of duty God assigns. who wanders • Wandering suggests restlessness and refusal of accountability. Cain feared becoming “a restless wanderer on the earth” (Genesis 4:14). • Aimless roaming often precedes ruin. The prodigal “journeyed to a distant country” and “squandered his wealth in wild living” (Luke 15:13). • Movement is not condemned; purposeless movement that abandons God-given roles is. from his home • Home is more than an address; it is the center of stewardship and worship. Joshua 24:15 affirms, “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” • It is also a place of fidelity. Proverbs 5:15 counsels, “Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well.” • When the man walks away from these commitments—marriage, family, church, vocation—he invites emotional, spiritual, and even material ruin, just as the bird courts death outside its nest. summary Proverbs 27:8 paints a vivid analogy: God designed both birds and people for specific spheres of safety and responsibility. Straying from those bounds exchanges protection for peril. Remaining rooted—physically, morally, and spiritually—in the place God assigns brings life, stability, and blessing. (8) A man that wandereth from his place.--That wandereth forth as an exile that has lost his home. Comp. Genesis 12:4, and, on the contrary, Job's hope that he would "die in his nest" (Proverbs 29:18). For the spiritual sense comp. Luke 15:13, sqq.Verse 8. - As a bird that wandereth from her nest. Jerome's avis transmigrans conveys to us a notion of a migratory bird taking its annual journey. But the idea here is of a bird which leaves its own nest either wantonly or from some external reason, and thereby exposes itself to d so comfort and danger (comp. Isaiah 16:2). So is a man that wandereth from his place; i.e. his own home (comp. Ecclus. 29:21, etc., and 36:28 in Vet. Lat., "Quis credit ei qui non habet nidum, et deflectens ubicumque obscuraverit, quasi succinctus latro exsil ins de civitate in civitatem?"). The proverb indirectly inculcates love of one's home and one's native land. To be "a fugitive and a vagabond" (Genesis 4:12) was a terrible punishment, as the Jews have learned by the experience of many centuries. Language and religion placed a barrier against residence in any country but their own (see Psalm 84.); and though at the time when this book was probably written they knew little of foreign travel, yet they regarded sojourn in a strange land as an evil, and centred all their ideas of happiness and comfort in a home life surrounded by friends and countrymen. The word "wander" may have the notion of going into exile. Septuagint, "As when a bird flies down from its own nest, so is a man brought into bondage when he is banished (ἀποξενωθῇ) from his own place." Some have reasoned from this expression that the idea of exile had become familiar to the writer, and hence that this portion of the Proverbs is of very late origin (Cheyne) - surely a very uncertain foundation for such a conclusion. The love of Orientals for their native soil is a passion which no sordid and miserable surroundings can extinguish, and a man would consider even a change of home an unmixed evil, though such change was not the result of exile. Our view of the fortunes of one who is always shifting his abode is expressed in the adage, "A rolling stone gathers no moss."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Like a birdכְּ֭צִפּוֹר (kə·ṣip·pō·wr) Preposition-k | Noun - common singular Strong's 6833: A little bird that strays נוֹדֵ֥ד (nō·w·ḏêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5074: To wave to and fro, to rove, flee, to drive away from its nest קִנָּ֑הּ (qin·nāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7064: A nest, the nestlings, a chamber, dwelling [is] a man אִ֝֗ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who wanders נוֹדֶ֣דֶת (nō·w·ḏe·ḏeṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 5074: To wave to and fro, to rove, flee, to drive away from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of his home. מִמְּקוֹמֽוֹ׃ (mim·mə·qō·w·mōw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition Links Proverbs 27:8 NIVProverbs 27:8 NLT Proverbs 27:8 ESV Proverbs 27:8 NASB Proverbs 27:8 KJV Proverbs 27:8 BibleApps.com Proverbs 27:8 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 27:8 Chinese Bible Proverbs 27:8 French Bible Proverbs 27:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 27:8 As a bird that wanders from her (Prov. 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