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Proverbs 26

28 verses · King James Version

  1. 1As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:1
  2. 2As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:2
  3. 3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:3
  4. 4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:4
  5. 5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:5
  6. 6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, drinketh damage.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:6
  7. 7The legs of the lame are not equal: so a parable in the mouth of fools.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:7
  8. 8As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so he that giveth honour to a fool.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:8
  9. 9a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so a parable in the mouth of fools.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:9
  10. 10The great that formed all both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:10
  11. 11As a dog returneth to his vomit, a fool returneth to his folly.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:11
  12. 12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? more hope of a fool than of him.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:12
  13. 13The slothful saith, a lion in the way; a lion in the streets.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:13
  14. 14the door turneth upon his hinges, so the slothful upon his bed.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:14
  15. 15The slothful hideth his hand in bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:15
  16. 16The sluggard wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:16
  17. 17He that passeth by, meddleth with strife not to him, one that taketh a dog by the ears.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:17
  18. 18As a mad who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,Compare translations of Proverbs 26:18
  19. 19So the man deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?Compare translations of Proverbs 26:19
  20. 20Where no wood is, the fire goeth out: so where no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:20
  21. 21coals to burning coals, and wood to fire; so a contentious man to kindle strife.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:21
  22. 22The words of a talebearer as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:22
  23. 23Burning lips and a wicked heart a potsherd covered with silver dross.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:23
  24. 24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;Compare translations of Proverbs 26:24
  25. 25When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for seven abominations in his heart.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:25
  26. 26hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the congregation.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:26
  27. 27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:27
  28. 28A lying tongue hateth afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.Compare translations of Proverbs 26:28