Thematic Bible
Proverbs 26:1 (show verse)
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool.
Proverbs 26:2 (show verse)
As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.
Proverbs 26:3 (show verse)
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
Proverbs 26:4 (show verse)
Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
Proverbs 26:5 (show verse)
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Proverbs 26:6 (show verse)
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
Proverbs 26:7 (show verse)
The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:8 (show verse)
As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
Proverbs 26:9 (show verse)
As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:10 (show verse)
As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.
Proverbs 26:11 (show verse)
As a dog that returneth to his vomit,'so is a fool that repeateth his folly.
Proverbs 26:12 (show verse)
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
Proverbs 26:13 (show verse)
The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.
Proverbs 26:14 (show verse)
As the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.
Proverbs 26:15 (show verse)
The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.
Proverbs 26:16 (show verse)
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
Proverbs 26:17 (show verse)
He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:18 (show verse)
As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,
Proverbs 26:19 (show verse)
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?
Proverbs 26:20 (show verse)
For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
Contention » Where contention ceases
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Talebearers condemned
Fire » Kept alive by fuel
Slander » Effects of » Strife
Speaking, evil » Talebearers condemned
Speech/communication » Talebearers
Strife » Who kindles strife
Strife » Excited by » Tale-bearing
Strife » Where strife ceases
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Talebearers condemned
Fire » Kept alive by fuel
Slander » Effects of » Strife
Speaking, evil » Talebearers condemned
Speech/communication » Talebearers
Strife » Who kindles strife
Strife » Excited by » Tale-bearing
Strife » Where strife ceases
Proverbs 26:21 (show verse)
As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
Contention » Contentious people
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
Dissention » The contentious spirit
Fire » Things connected with » Burning coals
Speech/communication » Talebearers
Strife » Who kindles strife
Strife » Excited by » A contentious disposition
Strife » Causes of » Contentious spirit
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
Dissention » The contentious spirit
Fire » Things connected with » Burning coals
Speech/communication » Talebearers
Strife » Who kindles strife
Strife » Excited by » A contentious disposition
Strife » Causes of » Contentious spirit
Proverbs 26:22 (show verse)
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
Proverbs 26:23 (show verse)
Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
Dross » Figurative
Heart » The heart of the wicked
Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
Silver » Refining of
Silver » Dross from
Speech/communication » Burning lips
Wicked people » Compared with » Potsherds
Wicked, the, are compared to » Potsherds
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » False profession
FALSE » Economy » Profession of religion
Heart » The heart of the wicked
Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
Silver » Refining of
Silver » Dross from
Speech/communication » Burning lips
Wicked people » Compared with » Potsherds
Wicked, the, are compared to » Potsherds
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » False profession
FALSE » Economy » Profession of religion
Proverbs 26:24 (show verse)
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:
Proverbs 26:25 (show verse)
When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:
Proverbs 26:26 (show verse)
Though his hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.
Proverbs 26:27 (show verse)
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.
Proverbs 26:28 (show verse)
A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.