<!--more--><div class="scripturelog_navigation"><div> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1000000">Old Testament</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1017049">Proverbs</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1017816">Chapter 26</a></div><div><span class="scripturelog_navigation_previous"><a href="?page_id=1017787">&laquo; Previous Chapter</a></span> &bull; <span class="scripturelog_navigation_next"><a href="?page_id=1017845">Next Chapter &raquo;</a></span></div></div><p><em>Proverbs of Solomon</em></p><p><em>Proverbs of Solomon Copied by Men of Hezekiah</em></p><ul class="scripturelog_verse_list"><li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017817">1</a>. AS snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017818">2</a>. As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017819">3</a>. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017820">4</a>. Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017821">5</a>. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017822">6</a>. He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017823">7</a>. The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017824">8</a>. As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017825">9</a>. As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017826">10</a>. The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017827">11</a>. As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017828">12</a>. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit?  there is more hope of a fool than of him.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017829">13</a>. The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017830">14</a>. As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017831">15</a>. The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017832">16</a>. The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017833">17</a>. He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017834">18</a>. As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017835">19</a>. So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017836">20</a>. Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017837">21</a>. As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017838">22</a>. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017839">23</a>. Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017840">24</a>. He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017841">25</a>. When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017842">26</a>. Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017843">27</a>. Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017844">28</a>. A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.</li>
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