26:1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 1 , As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool.
26:2 As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 2 , As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.
26:3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 3 , A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
26:4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 4 , Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
26:5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 5 , Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
26:6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off `his own' feet, `and' drinketh in damage.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 6 , He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off `his own' feet, `and' drinketh in damage.
26:7 The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 7 , The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
26:8 As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 8 , As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
26:9 `As' a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 9 , `As' a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
26:10 `As' an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 10 , `As' an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.
26:11 As a dog that returneth to his vomit, `So is' a fool that repeateth his folly.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 11 , As a dog that returneth to his vomit, `So is' a fool that repeateth his folly.
26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 12 , Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
26:13 The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 13 , The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.
26:14 `As' the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 14 , `As' the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.
26:15 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 15 , The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.
26:16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 16 , The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
26:17 He that passeth by, `and' vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is `like' one that taketh a dog by the ears.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 17 , He that passeth by, `and' vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is `like' one that taketh a dog by the ears.
26:18 As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 18 , As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,
26:19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 19 , So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?
26:20 For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 20 , For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
26:21 `As' coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 21 , `As' coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
26:22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 22 , The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
26:23 Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are `like' an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 23 , Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are `like' an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
26:24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 24 , He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:
26:25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 25 , When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:
26:26 Though `his' hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 26 , Though `his' hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.
26:27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 27 , Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.
26:28 A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
The ASV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 28 , A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
