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26:1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 1 , Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool.
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26:2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 2 , Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.
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26:3 A whip for the horse, a halter for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 3 , A whip for the horse, a halter for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
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26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 4 , Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.
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26:5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 5 , Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
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26:6 Like cutting off one's feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 6 , Like cutting off one's feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
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26:7 Like a lame man's legs that hang limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 7 , Like a lame man's legs that hang limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
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26:8 Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 8 , Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.
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26:9 Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 9 , Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
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26:10 Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any passer-by.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 10 , Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any passer-by.
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26:11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 11 , As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
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26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 12 , Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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26:13 The sluggard says, 'There is a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets!'
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 13 , The sluggard says, 'There is a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets!'
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26:14 As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 14 , As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed.
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26:15 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 15 , The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
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26:16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 16 , The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
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26:17 Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 17 , Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
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26:18 Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 18 , Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows
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26:19 is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, 'I was only joking!'
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 19 , is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, 'I was only joking!'
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26:20 Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 20 , Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.
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26:21 As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 21 , As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
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26:22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 22 , The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.
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26:23 Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 23 , Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.
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26:24 A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 24 , A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit.
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26:25 Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 25 , Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.
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26:26 His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 26 , His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
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26:27 If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 27 , If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him.
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26:28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 28 , A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
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