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