26:1 Honor doesn't go with fools any more than snow with summer or rain with harvest.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 1 , Honor doesn't go with fools any more than snow with summer or rain with harvest.
26:2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an unfair curse will not land on its intended victim.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 2 , Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an unfair curse will not land on its intended victim.
26:3 Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle, and a fool with a rod to his back!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 3 , Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle, and a fool with a rod to his back!
26:4 When arguing with fools, don't answer their foolish arguments, or you will become as foolish as they are.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 4 , When arguing with fools, don't answer their foolish arguments, or you will become as foolish as they are.
26:5 When arguing with fools, be sure to answer their foolish arguments, or they will become wise in their own estimation.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 5 , When arguing with fools, be sure to answer their foolish arguments, or they will become wise in their own estimation.
26:6 Trusting a fool to convey a message is as foolish as cutting off one's feet or drinking poison!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 6 , Trusting a fool to convey a message is as foolish as cutting off one's feet or drinking poison!
26:7 In the mouth of a fool, a proverb becomes as limp as a paralyzed leg.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 7 , In the mouth of a fool, a proverb becomes as limp as a paralyzed leg.
26:8 Honoring a fool is as foolish as tying a stone to a slingshot.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 8 , Honoring a fool is as foolish as tying a stone to a slingshot.
26:9 A proverb in a fool's mouth is as dangerous as a thornbush brandished by a drunkard.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 9 , A proverb in a fool's mouth is as dangerous as a thornbush brandished by a drunkard.
26:10 An employer who hires a fool or a bystander is like an archer who shoots recklessly.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 10 , An employer who hires a fool or a bystander is like an archer who shoots recklessly.
26:11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 11 , As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
26:12 There is more hope for fools than for people who think they are wise.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 12 , There is more hope for fools than for people who think they are wise.
26:13 The lazy person is full of excuses, saying, 'I can't go outside because there might be a lion on the road! Yes, I'm sure there's a lion out there!'
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 13 , The lazy person is full of excuses, saying, 'I can't go outside because there might be a lion on the road! Yes, I'm sure there's a lion out there!'
26:14 As a door turns back and forth on its hinges, so the lazy person turns over in bed.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 14 , As a door turns back and forth on its hinges, so the lazy person turns over in bed.
26:15 Some people are so lazy that they won't lift a finger to feed themselves.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 15 , Some people are so lazy that they won't lift a finger to feed themselves.
26:16 Lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 16 , Lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors.
26:17 Yanking a dog's ears is as foolish as interfering in someone else's argument.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 17 , Yanking a dog's ears is as foolish as interfering in someone else's argument.
26:18 Just as damaging as a mad man shooting a lethal weapon
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 18 , Just as damaging as a mad man shooting a lethal weapon
26:19 is someone who lies to a friend and then says, 'I was only joking.'
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 19 , is someone who lies to a friend and then says, 'I was only joking.'
26:20 Fire goes out for lack of fuel, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 20 , Fire goes out for lack of fuel, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.
26:21 A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 21 , A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood.
26:22 What dainty morsels rumors are--but they sink deep into one's heart.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 22 , What dainty morsels rumors are--but they sink deep into one's heart.
26:23 Smooth words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a common clay pot.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 23 , Smooth words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a common clay pot.
26:24 People with hate in their hearts may sound pleasant enough, but don't believe them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 24 , People with hate in their hearts may sound pleasant enough, but don't believe them.
26:25 Though they pretend to be kind, their hearts are full of all kinds of evil.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 25 , Though they pretend to be kind, their hearts are full of all kinds of evil.
26:26 While their hatred may be concealed by trickery, it will finally come to light for all to see.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 26 , While their hatred may be concealed by trickery, it will finally come to light for all to see.
26:27 If you set a trap for others, you will get caught in it yourself. If you roll a boulder down on others, it will roll back and crush you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 27 , If you set a trap for others, you will get caught in it yourself. If you roll a boulder down on others, it will roll back and crush you.
26:28 A lying tongue hates its victims, and flattery causes ruin.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 26 , Verse 28 , A lying tongue hates its victims, and flattery causes ruin.
