Proverbs 26

1As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.

1As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool.

1As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honour <FI>is<Fi> not comely for a fool.

1As snow in summer, and rain in harvest, so glory is not seemly for a fool.

2As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.

2As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.

2As a bird by wandering, as a swallow by flying, So reviling without cause doth not come.

2As a bird flying to other places, and a sparrow going here or there: so a curse uttered without cause shall come upon a man.

3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.

3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.

3A whip is for a horse, a bridle for an ass, And a rod for the back of fools.

3A whip for a horse, and a snaffle for an ass, and a rod for the back of fools.

4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

4Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

4Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him--even thou.

4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou be made like him.

5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

5Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

5Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he imagine himself to be wise.

6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.

6He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.

6He that sendeth words by a foolish messenger, is lame of feet and drinketh iniquity.

7The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

7The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

7Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools.

7As a lame man hath fair legs in vain: so a parable is unseemly in the mouth of fools.

8As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

8As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

8As one who is binding a stone in a sling, So <FI>is<Fi> he who is giving honour to a fool.

8As he that casteth a stone into the heap of Mercury: so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

9As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

9Asa thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

9A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools.

9As if a thorn should grow in the hand of a drunkard: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

10The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

10As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

10Great <FI>is<Fi> the Former of all, And He is rewarding a fool, And is rewarding transgressors.

10Judgment determineth causes: and he that putteth a fool to silence, appeaseth anger.

11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

11As a dog that returneth to his vomit, So isa fool that repeateth his folly.

11As a dog hath returned to its vomit, A fool is repeating his folly.

11As a dog that returneth to his vomit, so is the fool that repeateth his folly.

12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

12Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him!

12Hast thou seen a man wise in his own conceit? there shall be more hope of a fool than of him.

13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

13The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.

13The slothful hath said, `A lion <FI>is<Fi> in the way, A lion <FI>is<Fi> in the broad places.'

13The slothful man saith: There is a lion in the way, and a lioness in the roads.

14As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

14Asthe door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.

14The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.

14As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

15The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

15The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.

15The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and it grieveth him to turn it to his mouth.

16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.

16Wiser <FI>is<Fi> the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven <FI>men<Fi> returning a reason.

16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit, than seven men that speak sentences.

17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

17He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Islikeone that taketh a dog by the ears.

17Laying hold on the ears of a dog, <FI>Is<Fi> a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.

17As he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man's quarrel.

18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

18As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,

18As <FI>one<Fi> pretending to be feeble, Who is casting sparks, arrows, and death,

18As he is guilty that shooteth arrows, and lances unto death.

19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?

19So hath a man deceived his neighbour, And hath said, `Am not I playing?'

19So is the man that hurteth his friend deceitfully: and when he is taken, saith: I did it in jest.

20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

20For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.

20Without wood is fire going out, And without a tale-bearer, contention ceaseth,

20When the wood faileth, the fire shall go out: and when the talebearer is taken away, contentions shall cease.

21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

21Ascoals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.

21Coal to burning coals, and wood to fire, And a man of contentions to kindle strife.

21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire, so an angry man stirreth up strife.

22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

22The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

22The words of a tale-bearer <FI>are<Fi> as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down <FI>to<Fi> the inner parts of the heart.

22The words of a talebearer are as it were simple, but they reach to the innermost parts of the belly.

23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

23Fervent lips and a wicked heart Arelikean earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

23Silver of dross spread over potsherd, <FI>Are<Fi> burning lips and an evil heart.

23Swelling lips joined with a corrupt heart, are like an earthern vessel adorned with silver dross.

24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:

24By his lips doth a hater dissemble, And in his heart he placeth deceit,

24An enemy is known by his lips, when in his heart he entertaineth deceit.

25When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

25When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:

25When his voice is gracious trust not in him, For seven abominations <FI>are<Fi> in his heart.

25When he shall speak low, trust him not: because there are seven mischiefs in his heart.

26Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

26Though hishatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.

26Hatred is covered by deceit, Revealed is its wickedness in an assembly.

26He that covereth hatred deceitfully, his malice shall be laid open in the public assembly.

27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.

27Whoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And the roller of a stone, to him it turneth.

27He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return to him.

28A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

28A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

28A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow!

28A deceitful tongue loveth not truth: and a slippery mouth worketh ruin.