Thematic Bible
Proverbs 26:1 (show verse)
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not becoming for a fool.
Proverbs 26:2 (show verse)
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse without cause 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)
Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, lest you also be like him.
Proverbs 26:5 (show verse)
Answer a fool according to his foolishness, so that he may not be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:6 (show verse)
He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet and drinks down 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 who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who 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)
Great is the Former of all, but he who hires a fool is like one who hires one passing by.
Proverbs 26:11 (show verse)
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool returns to 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 lazy one 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 lazy man turn upon his bed.
Proverbs 26:15 (show verse)
The lazy man hides his hand in his bosom; 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 who can give a reason.
Proverbs 26:17 (show verse)
He who passes by enraging himself over strife not his own is like one who takes a dog by the ears,
Proverbs 26:18 (show verse)
or like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death.
Proverbs 26:19 (show verse)
so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, Am I not joking?
Proverbs 26:20 (show verse)
Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no talebearer, the fighting ceases.
Proverbs 26:21 (show verse)
As coals to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man to kindle fighting.
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 broken piece of pottery with silver waste.
Proverbs 26:24 (show verse)
He who hates pretends with his lips and stores up deceit within him.
Proverbs 26:25 (show verse)
When he makes his voice gracious, do not believe him; for seven hateful things are in his heart.
Proverbs 26:26 (show verse)
He whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shown before the congregation.
Proverbs 26:27 (show verse)
Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it; and he who rolls a stone, it will turn back to him.
Proverbs 26:28 (show verse)
A lying tongue hates those afflicted by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.