1As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
2As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
3As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
4As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
5A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.
6A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.
7Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
8Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
9Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.26.5 conceit: Heb. eyes
10Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.26.5 conceit: Heb. eyes
11He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.26.6 damage: or, violence
12He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.26.6 damage: or, violence
13The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.26.7 are…: Heb. are lifted up
14The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.26.7 are…: Heb. are lifted up
15As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.26.8 bindeth…: or, putteth a precious stone in an heap of stones
16As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.26.8 bindeth…: or, putteth a precious stone in an heap of stones
17As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
18As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
19The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.26.10 The great…: or, A great man grieveth all, and he hireth the fool, he hireth also transgressors
20The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.26.10 The great…: or, A great man grieveth all, and he hireth the fool, he hireth also transgressors
21As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.26.11 returneth to his folly: Heb. iterateth his folly
22As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.26.11 returneth to his folly: Heb. iterateth his folly
23Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
24Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
25The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
26The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
27As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
28As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
29The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.26.15 it grieveth…: or, he is weary
30The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.26.15 it grieveth…: or, he is weary
31The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
32The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
33He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.26.17 meddleth: or, is enraged
34He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.26.17 meddleth: or, is enraged
35As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,26.18 firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks
36As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,26.18 firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks
37So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
38So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
39Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.26.20 Where no…: Heb. Without wood26.20 talebearer: or, whisperer26.20 ceaseth: Heb. is silent
40Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.26.20 Where no…: Heb. Without wood26.20 talebearer: or, whisperer26.20 ceaseth: Heb. is silent
41As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
42As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
43The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.26.22 innermost…: Heb. chambers
44The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.26.22 innermost…: Heb. chambers
45Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
46Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
47He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;26.24 dissembleth: or, is known
48He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;26.24 dissembleth: or, is known
49When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.26.25 speaketh…: Heb. maketh his voice gracious
50When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.26.25 speaketh…: Heb. maketh his voice gracious
51Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.26.26 by…: or, in secret
52Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.26.26 by…: or, in secret
53Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
54Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
55A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
56A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.