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sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, so the curse that is causeless lighteth not.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the back of fools.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The legs of the lame hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>As a bag of gems in a heap of stones, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the month of fools.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>As an archer that woundeth all, so is he that hireth the fool and he that hireth them that pass by.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>As a dog that returneth to his vomit, so is a fool that repeateth his folly.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the sluggard upon his bed.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; it wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death;</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>For lack of wood the fire goeth out: and where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to inflame strife.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Fervent lips and a wicked heart are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>When he speaketh fair, believe him not; for there are seven abominations in his heart:</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Though his hatred cover itself with guile, his wickedness shall be openly shewed before the congregation.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/26-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">English Revised Version, 1885<br /><br /><a href="//bereanbible.com">Section Headings Courtesy BereanBible.com<br />© 2013, 2014 Used by Permission</a><span class="p"><br /><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible 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