◄ Proverbs 26 ►
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1Like snowfall in summer or rain at harvest time, so honor is inappropriate for a fool.
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2Like a fluttering sparrow or a swallow in flight, a curse without cause will not alight.
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3A whip is for the horses, a bridle is for the donkey, a rod is for the back of fools.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5Answer a fool according to his foolishness, or he will think himself to be wise.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7Useless legs to the lame— that's what a proverb quoted by a fool is.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8Tying a stone to a sling— that's what giving honor to a fool is.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9A thorn in the hand of a drunkard— that's what a proverb quoted by a fool is.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10An archer who shoots at anyone— is like someone who hires a fool or anyone who passes by.
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11A dog that returns to its vomit is like a fool who reverts to his folly.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion? There's more hope for a fool than for him.
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13The lazy person claims, "There is a lion in the road! There's a lion in the streets!"
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14The door turns on its hinges— as does the lazy person on his bed.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15The lazy person buries his hand in the dish, but he's too tired to bring it to his mouth again.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16The lazy person is wiser in his own opinion than seven men who can give an appropriate response.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17Picking up a dog by the ears— that's what someone is like who meddles in another's fight.
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18Like the maniac who shoots fiery darts and deadly arrows—
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19that's what someone is like who lies to his neighbor and then says, "I was joking, wasn't I?"
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20Without wood, the fire goes out. Without a gossip, contention stops.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21Charcoal is to hot coals as wood is to fire; so also a quarrelsome man fuels strife.
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22The words of a gossip are like delicate morsels; they sink down deep within.
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23A clay vessel plated with a thin veneer of silver— that's what smooth lips with a wicked heart are.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24Someone who hates hides behind his words, harboring deceit within himself.
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25Though he speaks graciously, don't believe him, for there are seven detestable things in his heart.
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26Though malice disguises itself with deception, its evil will be exposed publicly.
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and the stone will come back on whoever starts it rolling.
28[an error occurred while processing this directive]28A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
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