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