kThere is more hope for a fool than for him. but a poor man who has understanding uwill find him out. 16  If you have ffound honey, eat gonly enough for you. nor is it glorious to rseek one’s own glory.3. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles. and hthe scoffer is an abomination to mankind. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Cancel. 28  fBe not a witness against your neighbor without cause. There is a lion in the streets!”14 As a door turns on its hinges,    so does a sluggard on his bed.15 (S)The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;    it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth.16 The sluggard is (T)wiser in his own eyes    (U)than seven men who can answer sensibly.17 Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own    is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.18 Like a madman who throws (V)firebrands, arrows, and death19 is the man who deceives his neighbor    and says, “I am only joking!”20 For lack of wood the fire goes out,    and where there is no (W)whisperer, (X)quarreling ceases.21 As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,    so is (Y)a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.22 (Z)The words of (AA)a whisperer are like delicious morsels;    they go down into the inner parts of the body.23 (AB)Like the (AC)glaze[b] covering an earthen vessel    are fervent lips with an evil heart.24 Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips    and harbors deceit in his heart;25 (AD)when he speaks graciously, believe him not,    for there are (AE)seven abominations in his heart;26 though his hatred be covered with deception,    his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.27 (AF)Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,    and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling.28 A lying tongue hates its victims,    and a flattering mouth works ruin. and his tthrone will be established in righteousness. Proverbs 26 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. 25  aWhen the grass is gone and the new growth appears. Retail: $99.99. 19  wFret not yourself because of evildoers. Version. and pthe drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste. and he who sguards his master will be honored. 3 When a man's folly d brings his way to ruin, his heart e rages against the Lord. 25 s Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. is ba faithful messenger to those who send him; is a man who dboasts of a gift he does not give. 20  tSheol and Abaddon are unever satisfied. The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers. 6  for by bwise guidance you can wage your war. Paragraph. 26  Like pa muddied spring or a polluted fountain. 26  Like snow in summer or urain in harvest. is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears. 27 It is q not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to r seek one’s own glory. is like a war club, or ia sword, or a sharp arrow. Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly. 21  kIf your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. Copy Options. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} they go down into the inner parts of the body. lest he have his fill of you and hate you. lest you have your fill of it and vomit it. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. 19  iWhoever works his land will have plenty of bread. but he who whides his eyes will get many a curse. and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling. Read verse in English Standard Version It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out. Proverbs 26 English Standard Version 1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears. but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered. cuts off his own feet and edrinks violence. (Q)There is more hope for a fool than for him.13 (R)The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! 18  A man who hbears false witness against his neighbor. 13  Whoever xconceals his transgressions will not prosper. is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. 26 Like p a muddied spring or a polluted fountain. 2  It is the glory of God to nconceal things. 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools. NIV 27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them. Warning Against Adultery. Red Letter. The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! 22  for you will heap lburning coals on his head, 24  mIt is better to live in a corner of the housetop. 26 Like snow in summer or u rain in harvest, so v honor is w not fitting for a fool.. 2 Like x a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, y a curse that is causeless does not alight.. 3 z A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a a rod for the back of fools.. 4 b Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Proverbs 26:17 Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears. 25  but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight. 17:7; 19:10not fitting for a fool. 17  Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house. get everything ready for yourself in the field. and vnever satisfied are the eyes of man. 20  A faithful man will abound with blessings. As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable. 26 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. Cancel any time. 19  Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble. Proverbs 4:23–26 23 ... and put r devious talk far from you. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. Proverbs 27 English Standard Version ... Proverbs 26 Proverbs 28. 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools. ... ESV English Standard Version. ESV: English Standard Version 2016 . 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, 12  Do you see a man who is jwise in his own eyes? There is a lion in the streets!” As a door turns on its hinges, so does a sluggard on his bed. 15  With epatience a ruler may be persuaded. and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity. 27 v Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. Pro 26:17 - He that passeth by, ... ESV English Standard Version. 2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, a curse that is causeless does not alight. 28 A man s without self-control. Search the Bible. his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. 1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. Proverbs 26 - Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet. 12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? 3  zA whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey. BLB Searches. but he who yconfesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. 6  Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence, 7  for uit is better to be told, “Come up here,”. Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? 5  cAnswer a fool according to his folly, 6  Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool. More Proverbs of Solomon - These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied. 2 m All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord n weighs the spirit. 2  When a land transgresses, eit has many rulers. is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. Like #ch. 24 Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart; 25 v when he speaks graciously, believe him not, for there are w seven abominations in his heart; . 4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. Font Size. Proverbs 26:2 NIV Proverbs 26:2 NLT Proverbs 26:2 ESV Proverbs 26:2 NASB Proverbs 26:2 KJV Proverbs 26:2 Bible Apps Proverbs 26:2 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 26:2 Chinese Bible Proverbs 26:2 French Bible Proverbs 26:2 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. and do not join with those who do otherwise. 27:8; Ps. Proverbs 4:25 - NIV. but the one who trusts in the Lord will tbe enriched. 26 Like p a muddied spring or a polluted fountain. 1 a The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: ... 26 for the L ord will be your confidence. [a]11 Like (N)a dog that returns to his vomit    is (O)a fool who repeats his folly.12 Do you see a man who is (P)wise in his own eyes? but when they perish, the righteous increase. 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools. Proverbs The Beginning of Knowledge. is like t a city broken into and left without walls. and where there is no pwhisperer, qquarreling ceases. 26 t Ponder 3 the path of your feet; u then all your ways will be sure. 21  wThe crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, 22  xCrush a fool in a mortar with a pestle. Bible Gateway Recommends. Read verse in English Standard Version 12  nThe prudent sees danger and hides himself. 2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, a curse that is causeless does not alight. but those who seek the Lord junderstand it completely. 17  vDo not rejoice when your enemy falls. 4 By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts [] tears it down. Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. 7  Like a lame man’s legs, which hang useless, 8  Like one who binds the stone in the sling, 9  Like ga thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard, is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.1, 11  Like ha dog that returns to his vomit. 17 Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting [] with strife. 17  If one is burdened with fthe blood of another. 14  Know that wisdom is such to your soul; 15  rLie not in wait as a wicked man against the dwelling of the righteous; 16  sfor the righteous falls tseven times and rises again. (1Sa 12:17; Pr 17:7; Pr 19:10; Pr 26:8) 2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, a curse that is causeless does not alight. 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. 10  Do not forsake your friend and hyour father’s friend. 2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. 26  bthe lambs will provide your clothing. Our Price: $49.99 Save: $50.00 (50%) Buy Now. Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. 24  Whoever csays to the wicked, “You are in the right,”. 14  Whoever blesses his neighbor with a loud voice, 16  to restrain her is to restrain the wind. but ma companion of gluttons shames his father. so is ra quarrelsome man for kindling strife. There is more hope for a fool than for him. Proverbs 26:11 NIV Proverbs 26:11 NLT Proverbs 26:11 ESV Proverbs 26:11 NASB Proverbs 26:11 KJV Proverbs 26:11 Bible Apps Proverbs 26:11 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 26:11 Chinese Bible Proverbs 26:11 French Bible Proverbs 26:11 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Cross references. 11  jRescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. Proverbs 26:12 NIV Proverbs 26:12 NLT Proverbs 26:12 ESV Proverbs 26:12 NASB Proverbs 26:12 KJV Proverbs 26:12 Bible Apps Proverbs 26:12 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 26:12 Chinese Bible Proverbs 26:12 French Bible Proverbs 26:12 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. Proverbs 25:26: [Ezek. 23  yKnow well the condition of your flocks. 13  lThe sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. 28  When xthe wicked rise, ypeople hide themselves. NET RSV ASV YLT DBY WEB ... 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