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Proverbs 26

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1As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 19:10Prov 28:161 Sam 12:17-18Esth 4:6Ps 12:8Ps 15:4Eccl 10:5-7Esth 3:1-15Esth 4:9Judg 9:20

2As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Num 23:8Neh 13:2Ps 109:282 Sam 16:12Deut 23:4-51 Sam 17:43Prov 27:81 Sam 14:28-29

3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 10:131 Cor 4:21Ps 32:92 Cor 10:62 Cor 13:2Judg 8:5-7Prov 17:10Prov 19:25Prov 19:29Prov 27:22

4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 26:51 Pet 3:9Jude 1:91 Kgs 12:14Prov 17:141 Kgs 12:162 Sam 19:41-43Judg 12:1-61 Pet 2:21-232 Kgs 14:8-10

5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Matt 16:1-4Rom 12:16Prov 28:11Prov 3:7Titus 1:13John 8:7John 9:26-33Luke 12:13-21Matt 21:23-27Prov 26:12

6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 10:26Prov 25:13Prov 13:17Num 13:31

7The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 26:9Prov 17:7Ps 64:8Matt 7:4-5Ps 50:16-21Luke 4:23

8As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 26:1Prov 30:22Prov 19:10

9As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 23:35

10The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 11:31Rom 2:6

11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Pet 2:22Matt 12:45Exod 8:15

12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Cor 3:18-19Prov 29:20Prov 26:5Prov 28:11Rom 12:16Rev 3:17Luke 18:11Matt 21:31Prov 3:7Luke 7:44

13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 22:13Prov 19:15Prov 15:19

14As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Heb 6:12Prov 12:24Prov 12:27Prov 24:33Prov 6:9-10

15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 19:24

16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Pet 3:15Prov 26:12Prov 12:15

17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 20:32 Tim 2:23-24Prov 18:6Luke 12:14Prov 17:11

18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 25:18Isa 50:11Prov 7:23Gen 49:23

19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Eph 5:4Prov 10:23Prov 14:9Prov 15:212 Pet 2:13

20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 16:28Jas 3:6Prov 22:10Prov 26:22

21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 15:18Prov 29:222 Sam 20:11 Kgs 12:2-31 Kgs 12:20Prov 10:12Prov 30:33Ps 120:4

22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 18:8Ezek 22:9Prov 20:19

23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 22:47-48Luke 11:39Prov 10:18Ezek 33:31Matt 23:27Prov 25:42 Sam 20:9-10

24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 12:20Prov 10:18Ps 41:6Prov 12:17Prov 12:5Prov 14:8Prov 11:1

25When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 6:16-19Jer 12:6Ps 28:3Jer 9:2-8Matt 24:23Ps 12:2Mic 7:5

26Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Ps 55:21-231 Sam 18:171 Sam 18:212 Sam 13:22-282 Sam 3:27-30Gen 4:8

27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 28:10Ps 9:15Ps 7:15-16Ps 10:2Eccl 10:8Ps 57:6Esth 7:10

28A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:John 8:44-49Luke 20:20-21John 10:32-33Prov 29:5Prov 6:24Prov 7:21-23Prov 7:5John 15:22-24John 8:40

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