Proverbs

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26:9 kjvAs a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
26:6 kjvHe that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
26:4 kjvAnswer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
26:15 kjvThe slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
26:8 kjvAs he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
26:1 kjvAs snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
26:3 kjvA whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
26:13 kjvThe slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
26:5 kjvAnswer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
26:7 kjvThe legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
26:2 kjvAs the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
26:24 kjvHe that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
26:14 kjvAs the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
26:19 kjvSo is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
26:12 kjvSeest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
26:22 kjvThe words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
26:25 kjvWhen he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
26:17 kjvHe that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
26:21 kjvAs coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
26:28 kjvA lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
26:18 kjvAs a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
26:11 kjvAs a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
26:27 kjvWhoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
26:20 kjvWhere no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
26:26 kjvWhose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
26:10 kjvThe great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
26:23 kjvBurning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
26:16 kjvThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.