Thematic Bible
Proverbs 26:1 (show verse)
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
Proverbs 26:2 (show verse)
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
Proverbs 26:3 (show verse)
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
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 the feet, and drinketh damage.
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 bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
Proverbs 26:9 (show verse)
As a thorn goeth 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 both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
Proverbs 26:11 (show verse)
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to 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 slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
Proverbs 26:14 (show verse)
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
Proverbs 26:15 (show verse)
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth 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 meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:18 (show verse)
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
Proverbs 26:19 (show verse)
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
Proverbs 26:20 (show verse)
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife 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 burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle 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 talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 26:23 (show verse)
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered 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, and 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)
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
Proverbs 26:27 (show verse)
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
Proverbs 26:28 (show verse)
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.