Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
General references
Bible References
A dog
Exodus 8:15
But when Pharaoh saw that he had rest given him, he hardened his heart and hearkened not unto them, as the LORD had said.
Matthew 12:45
Then he goeth his way, and taketh unto him seven other spirits worse than himself, and so enter they in and dwell there. And the end of that man is worse than the beginning. Even so shall it be with this evil nation."
2 Peter 2:22
It is happened unto them according to the true proverb, "The dog is turned to his vomit again, and the sow that was washed, is returned to her wallowing in the mire."
General references
Isaiah 28:8
For all tables are so full of vomit and filthiness, that no place is clean.
Jeremiah 34:11
But afterward they repented, and took again the servants and the hand maidens, whom they had let go free, and so made them bond again.