Proverbs 26:10
What does Proverbs 26:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 26:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Like an archer wounding all who go by, is a foolish man overcome by drink.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Great <FI>is<Fi> the Former of all, And He is rewarding a fool, And is rewarding transgressors.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Judgment determineth causes: and he that putteth a fool to silence, appeaseth anger.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A master roughly worketh every one: he both hireth the fool and hireth passers-by.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 2:6
who will render to every man according to his works:
- Proverbs 11:31
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner!
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