2 Peter 2:22

2 Peter chapter 2 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

It has happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog turning to his own vomit again, and the sow that had washed to wallowing in the mire.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

It has happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog turning to his own vomit again, and the sow that had washed to wallowing in the mire.

Context

v.21For it were better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after knowing it, to turn back from the holy commandment delivered unto them.

v.22This passage

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 26:11

    As a dog that returneth to his vomit, So isa fool that repeateth his folly.