Proverbs 27:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place. Is a bird that wandereth from her nest - Leaving her own brood, places of retreat, and feeding-ground behind, and going into strange countries, where she is exposed to every kind of danger. So is the man who leaves his family connections and country, and goes into strange parts to find employment, better his circumstances, make a fortune, etc. I have seen multitudes of such wanderers from their place come to great misery and wretchedness. God's general advice is, "Do good, and dwell in the land; and verily thou shalt be fed."

Proverbs 27:8

8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.