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Proverbs 27:8-9 in English

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Proverbs 27:8-9 in American Standard Version (1901)

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place.
9 Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
Proverbs 27 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

8 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.
9 The heart delights in ointments and wines and perfumes: but the soul is broken by calamities.
Proverbs 27 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 27:8-9 in King James Version + Apocrypha

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
Proverbs 27 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 27:8-9 in King James (Authorized) Version

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
Proverbs 27 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 27:8-9 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

8 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.
9 The heart delights in ointments and wines and perfumes: but the soul is broken by calamities.
Proverbs 27 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 27:8-9 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
PROVERBS 27 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Translation for Translators

8 Anyone who wanders far from his home/family is like SIM a bird that is far from its nest.
9 Putting olive oil and perfume on a person's skin causes him to feel good, but having a friend who gives good advice is even better.
Proverbs 27 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 27:8-9 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

8 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.
9 The heart delights in ointments and wines and perfumes: but the soul is broken by calamities.
Proverbs 27 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 27:8-9 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

8 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.
Proverbs 27 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 27:8-9 in World English Bible (Catholic)

8 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.
Proverbs 27 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 27:8-9 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

8 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.
Proverbs 27 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Bible in Basic English

8 Like a bird wandering from the place of her eggs is a man wandering from his station.
9 Oil and perfume make glad the heart, and the wise suggestion of a friend is sweet to the soul.
Proverbs 27 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Darby Translation

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is the fruit of hearty counsel.
Proverbs 27 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Douay-Rheims 1899

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that leaveth his place.
9 Ointment and perfumes rejoice the heart: and the good counsels of a friend are sweet to the soul.
Proverbs 27 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Free Bible Version

8 Having to leave home is like a bird having to leave its nest.
9 Perfume and scented oils make you feel happy, but good advice from a friend is even better.
Proverbs 27 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Geneva Bible 1599

8 As a bird that wandreth from her nest, so is a man that wandreth from his owne place.
9 As oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doeth the sweetenes of a mans friend by hearty counsell.
Proverbs 27 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 27:8-9 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
Proverbs 27 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 27:8-9 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.
Proverbs 27 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

8 As a bird that wandereth away from her nest, so is a man that wandereth away from his place.
9 Oil and perfume cause the heart to rejoice, and so do the sweet words of a friend more than one's own counsel.
Proverbs 27 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

8 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.
9 The heart delights in ointments and wines and perfumes: But the soul is broken by calamities.
Proverbs 27 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 27:8-9 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.

Proverbs 27:8-9 in George Noyes Bible

8 As a bird that wandereth from its nest, So is a man who wandereth from his place.
9 Oil and perfume gladden the heart; Sweet also is one's friend by hearty counsel.
Proverbs 27 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 27:8-9 in One Unity Resource Bible

8 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.
Proverbs [Sayings] 27 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Unlocked Literal Bible

8 Like a bird that wanders from its nest is a man who strays from where he lives.
9 Perfume and incense make the heart rejoice, but the sweetness of a friend comes from his sincere counsel.
Proverbs 27 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 27:8-9 in World English Bible

8 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.
Proverbs 27 in World English Bible

Proverbs 27:8-9 in World English Bible British Edition

8 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.
Proverbs 27 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Noah Webster Bible

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
Proverbs 27 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 27:8-9 in World Messianic Bible

8 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.
Proverbs 27 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 27:8-9 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

8 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.
Proverbs 27 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

8 As a bird passing over from his nest, so is a man that forsaketh his place.
9 The heart delighteth in ointment, and diverse odours; and a soul is made sweet by the good counsels of a friend.

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

8 As a bird passing over from his nest, so is a man that forsaketh his place. (Like a bird passing over its own nest, is a man who is far from his own home.)
9 The heart delighteth in ointment, and diverse odours; and a soul is made sweet by the good counsels of a friend.

Proverbs 27:8-9 in Young's Literal Translation

8 As a bird wandering from her nest, So is a man wandering from his place.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, And the sweetness of one's friend — from counsel of the soul.