Thematic Bible
Proverbs 26:1 (show verse)
Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.
Proverbs 26:2 (show verse)
Like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow, so the undeserved curse doesn't come to rest.
Proverbs 26:3 (show verse)
A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools!
Proverbs 26:4 (show verse)
Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
Proverbs 26:5 (show verse)
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:6 (show verse)
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
Proverbs 26:7 (show verse)
Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:8 (show verse)
As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.
Proverbs 26:9 (show verse)
Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:10 (show verse)
As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.
Proverbs 26:11 (show verse)
As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.
Proverbs 26:12 (show verse)
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 26:13 (show verse)
The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!"
Proverbs 26:14 (show verse)
As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.
Proverbs 26:15 (show verse)
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
Proverbs 26:16 (show verse)
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.
Proverbs 26:17 (show verse)
Like one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Proverbs 26:18 (show verse)
Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,
Proverbs 26:19 (show verse)
is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"
Proverbs 26:20 (show verse)
For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
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 kindling 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, they go down into the innermost parts.
Proverbs 26:23 (show verse)
Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
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)
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
Proverbs 26:25 (show verse)
When his speech is charming, don't believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Proverbs 26:26 (show verse)
His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
Proverbs 26:27 (show verse)
Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
Proverbs 26:28 (show verse)
A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.