Proverbs 26

1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.KJRV — Proverbs 26:1

2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.KJRV — Proverbs 26:2

3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.KJRV — Proverbs 26:3

4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.KJRV — Proverbs 26:4

5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.KJRV — Proverbs 26:5

6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.KJRV — Proverbs 26:6

7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.KJRV — Proverbs 26:7

8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.KJRV — Proverbs 26:8

9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.KJRV — Proverbs 26:9

10 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.KJRV — Proverbs 26:10

11 As a dog returneth to his vomit,2 Peter 2:22 so a fool returneth to his folly. 1st Pet 2:222 Peter 2:22KJRV — Proverbs 26:11

12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.KJRV — Proverbs 26:12

13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.KJRV — Proverbs 26:13

14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.KJRV — Proverbs 26:14

15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.KJRV — Proverbs 26:15

16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.KJRV — Proverbs 26:16

17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.KJRV — Proverbs 26:17

18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,KJRV — Proverbs 26:18

19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?KJRV — Proverbs 26:19

20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.KJRV — Proverbs 26:20

21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.KJRV — Proverbs 26:21

22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.KJRV — Proverbs 26:22

23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.KJRV — Proverbs 26:23

24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;KJRV — Proverbs 26:24

25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.KJRV — Proverbs 26:25

26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.KJRV — Proverbs 26:26

27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.KJRV — Proverbs 26:27

28 A lying (Genesis 39:17; Exodus 23:1; Psalms 120:3) tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.KJRV — Proverbs 26:28