1 Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. NHEB — Proverbs 26:1
2 Like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow, so the undeserved curse doesn't come to rest. NHEB — Proverbs 26:2
3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools. NHEB — Proverbs 26:3
4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him. NHEB — Proverbs 26:4
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. NHEB — Proverbs 26:5
6 One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence. NHEB — Proverbs 26:6
7 Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. NHEB — Proverbs 26:7
8 As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool. NHEB — Proverbs 26:8
9 Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. NHEB — Proverbs 26:9
10 As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by. NHEB — Proverbs 26:10
11 As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly. NHEB — Proverbs 26:11
12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. NHEB — Proverbs 26:12
13 The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road. A fierce lion roams the streets." NHEB — Proverbs 26:13
14 As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed. NHEB — Proverbs 26:14
15 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth. NHEB — Proverbs 26:15
16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion. NHEB — Proverbs 26:16
17 Like one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own. NHEB — Proverbs 26:17
18 Like a madman who shoots firebrands, arrows, and death, NHEB — Proverbs 26:18
19 is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?" NHEB — Proverbs 26:19
20 Without wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, contention ceases. NHEB — Proverbs 26:20
21 As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife. NHEB — Proverbs 26:21
22 The words of a gossip are as tasty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts. NHEB — Proverbs 26:22
23 Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart. NHEB — Proverbs 26:23
24 A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart. NHEB — Proverbs 26:24
25 When his speech is charming, do not believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart. NHEB — Proverbs 26:25
26 His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. NHEB — Proverbs 26:26
27 Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him. NHEB — Proverbs 26:27
28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin. NHEB — Proverbs 26:28