Proverbs 26

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