Prov.26.1
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
Prov.26.1
We no more give honors to fools than pray for snow in summer or rain during harvest.
Prov.26.1
Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool.
Prov.26.1
As snow in summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool.
Prov.26.1
Honor doesn't go with fools any more than snow with summer or rain with harvest.
Prov.26.2
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
Prov.26.2
You have as little to fear from an undeserved curse as from the dart of a wren or the swoop of a swallow.
Prov.26.2
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.
Prov.26.2
Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, So a curse without cause shall not alight.
Prov.26.2
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an unfair curse will not land on its intended victim.
Prov.26.3
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
Prov.26.3
A whip for the racehorse, a tiller for the sailboat--and a stick for the back of fools!
Prov.26.3
A whip for the horse, a halter for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
Prov.26.3
A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the fool's back.
Prov.26.3
Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle, and a fool with a rod to his back!
Prov.26.4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Prov.26.4
Don't respond to the stupidity of a fool; you'll only look foolish yourself.
Prov.26.4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.
Prov.26.4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.
Prov.26.4
When arguing with fools, don't answer their foolish arguments, or you will become as foolish as they are.
Prov.26.5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Prov.26.5
Answer a fool in simple terms so he doesn't get a swelled head.
Prov.26.5
Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
Prov.26.5
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
Prov.26.5
When arguing with fools, be sure to answer their foolish arguments, or they will become wise in their own estimation.
Prov.26.6
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
Prov.26.6
You're only asking for trouble when you send a message by a fool.
Prov.26.6
Like cutting off one's feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
Prov.26.6
He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
Prov.26.6
Trusting a fool to convey a message is as foolish as cutting off one's feet or drinking poison!
Prov.26.7
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Prov.26.7
A proverb quoted by fools is limp as a wet noodle.
Prov.26.7
Like a lame man's legs that hang limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
Prov.26.7
Like the legs of the lame that hang limp Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Prov.26.7
In the mouth of a fool, a proverb becomes as limp as a paralyzed leg.
Prov.26.8
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
Prov.26.8
Putting a fool in a place of honor is like setting a mud brick on a marble column.
Prov.26.8
Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.
Prov.26.8
Like one who binds a stone in a sling Is he who gives honor to a fool.
Prov.26.8
Honoring a fool is as foolish as tying a stone to a slingshot.
Prov.26.9
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Prov.26.9
To ask a moron to quote a proverb is like putting a scalpel in the hands of a drunk.
Prov.26.9
Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
Prov.26.9
Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Prov.26.9
A proverb in a fool's mouth is as dangerous as a thornbush brandished by a drunkard.
Prov.26.10
The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
Prov.26.10
Hire a fool or a drunk and you shoot yourself in the foot.
Prov.26.10
Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any passer-by.
Prov.26.10
The great God who formed everything Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his wages.
Prov.26.10
An employer who hires a fool or a bystander is like an archer who shoots recklessly.
Prov.26.11
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
Prov.26.11
As a dog eats its own vomit, so fools recycle silliness.
Prov.26.11
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
Prov.26.11
As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly.
Prov.26.11
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
Prov.26.12
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Prov.26.12
See that man who thinks he's so smart? You can expect far more from a fool than from him.
Prov.26.12
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Prov.26.12
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Prov.26.12
There is more hope for fools than for people who think they are wise.
Prov.26.13
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
Prov.26.13
Loafers say, "It's dangerous out there! Tigers are prowling the streets!" and then pull the covers back over their heads.
Prov.26.13
The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets!"
Prov.26.13
The lazy man says, "There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion is in the streets!"
Prov.26.13
The lazy person is full of excuses, saying, "I can't go outside because there might be a lion on the road! Yes, I'm sure there's a lion out there!"
Prov.26.14
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
Prov.26.14
Just as a door turns on its hinges, so a lazybones turns back over in bed.
Prov.26.14
As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed.
Prov.26.14
As a door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy man on his bed.
Prov.26.14
As a door turns back and forth on its hinges, so the lazy person turns over in bed.
Prov.26.15
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
Prov.26.15
A shiftless sluggard puts his fork in the pie, but is too lazy to lift it to his mouth.
Prov.26.15
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
Prov.26.15
The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl; It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
Prov.26.15
Some people are so lazy that they won't lift a finger to feed themselves.
Prov.26.16
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Prov.26.16
Dreamers fantasize their self-importance; they think they are smarter than a whole college faculty.
Prov.26.16
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
Prov.26.16
The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can answer sensibly.
Prov.26.16
Lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors.
Prov.26.17
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Prov.26.17
You grab a mad dog by the ears when you butt into a quarrel that's none of your business.
Prov.26.17
Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Prov.26.17
He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
Prov.26.17
Yanking a dog's ears is as foolish as interfering in someone else's argument.
Prov.26.18
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
Prov.26.18
People who shrug off deliberate deceptions, saying, "I didn't mean it, I was only joking,"
Prov.26.18
Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows
Prov.26.18
Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,
Prov.26.18
Just as damaging as a mad man shooting a lethal weapon
Prov.26.19
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
Prov.26.19
Are worse than careless campers who walk away from smoldering campfires.
Prov.26.19
is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"
Prov.26.19
Is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, "I was only joking!"
Prov.26.19
is someone who lies to a friend and then says, "I was only joking."
Prov.26.20
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
Prov.26.20
When you run out of wood, the fire goes out; when the gossip ends, the quarrel dies down.
Prov.26.20
Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.
Prov.26.20
Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.
Prov.26.20
Fire goes out for lack of fuel, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.
Prov.26.21
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Prov.26.21
A quarrelsome person in a dispute is like kerosene thrown on a fire.
Prov.26.21
As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
Prov.26.21
As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Prov.26.21
A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood.
Prov.26.22
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Prov.26.22
Listening to gossip is like eating cheap candy; do you want junk like that in your belly?
Prov.26.22
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.
Prov.26.22
The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body.
Prov.26.22
What dainty morsels rumors are--but they sink deep into one's heart.
Prov.26.23
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Prov.26.23
Smooth talk from an evil heart is like glaze on cracked pottery.
Prov.26.23
Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.
Prov.26.23
Fervent lips with a wicked heart Are like earthenware covered with silver dross.
Prov.26.23
Smooth words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a common clay pot.
Prov.26.24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
Prov.26.24
Your enemy shakes hands and greets you like an old friend, all the while conniving against you.
Prov.26.24
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit.
Prov.26.24
He who hates, disguises it with his lips, And lays up deceit within himself;
Prov.26.24
People with hate in their hearts may sound pleasant enough, but don't believe them.
Prov.26.25
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Prov.26.25
When he speaks warmly to you, don't believe him for a minute; he's just waiting for the chance to rip you off.
Prov.26.25
Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.
Prov.26.25
When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart;
Prov.26.25
Though they pretend to be kind, their hearts are full of all kinds of evil.
Prov.26.26
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
Prov.26.26
No matter how cunningly he conceals his malice, eventually his evil will be exposed in public.
Prov.26.26
His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
Prov.26.26
Though his hatred is covered by deceit, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
Prov.26.26
While their hatred may be concealed by trickery, it will finally come to light for all to see.
Prov.26.27
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
Prov.26.27
Malice backfires; spite boomerangs.
Prov.26.27
If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him.
Prov.26.27
Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.
Prov.26.27
If you set a trap for others, you will get caught in it yourself. If you roll a boulder down on others, it will roll back and crush you.
Prov.26.28
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Prov.26.28
Liars hate their victims; flatterers sabotage trust.
Prov.26.28
A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Prov.26.28
A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it, And a flattering mouth works ruin.
Prov.26.28
A lying tongue hates its victims, and flattery causes ruin.
