Thematic Bible
Proverbs 26:1 (show verse)
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.
Proverbs 26:2 (show verse)
As the bird by flitting, as the swallow by flying, so the curse without cause shall not alight.
Proverbs 26:3 (show verse)
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the fool's back.
Proverbs 26:4 (show verse)
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like unto 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)
He that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks violence.
Proverbs 26:7 (show verse)
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:8 (show verse)
As he that binds a stone in a sling, so is he that gives honor to a fool.
Proverbs 26:9 (show verse)
As a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:10 (show verse)
The great God that formed all things gives the fool his hire, and the transgressor his wages.
Proverbs 26:11 (show verse)
As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool returns to his folly.
Proverbs 26:12 (show verse)
See a man wise in his own eyes? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Proverbs 26:13 (show verse)
The slothful man says, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
Proverbs 26:14 (show verse)
As the door turns upon its hinges, so does the slothful upon his bed.
Proverbs 26:15 (show verse)
The slothful hides his hand in his dish; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth.
Proverbs 26:16 (show verse)
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men that can answer reasonably.
Proverbs 26:17 (show verse)
He that passes by, and meddles with a quarrel not belonging to him, is like one that takes a dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:18 (show verse)
As a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,
Proverbs 26:19 (show verse)
So is the man that deceives his neighbor, and says, Am I not jesting?
Proverbs 26:20 (show verse)
Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
Proverbs 26:21 (show verse)
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 26:22 (show verse)
The words of a talebearer are tasty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
Proverbs 26:23 (show verse)
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Proverbs 26:24 (show verse)
He that hates disguises it with his lips, and lays up deceit within himself;
Proverbs 26:25 (show verse)
When he speaks graciously, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Proverbs 26:26 (show verse)
Whosoever's hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be revealed before the whole assembly.
Proverbs 26:27 (show verse)
Whosoever digs a pit shall fall in it: and he that rolls a stone, it will return upon him.
Proverbs 26:28 (show verse)
A lying tongue hates those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth works ruin.