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Proverbs 26:11

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As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
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  1. 2 Peter 2:22Rank 1 from verse 11
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    22But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

  2. Matthew 12:45Rank 2 from verse 11
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    45Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.

  3. Exodus 8:15Rank 3 from verse 11
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    15But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had said.

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Proverbs 26:11

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dog

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Sense 1: The animal that barks, laps, scavenges, and may attack. Sense 2: A term of contempt for a person regarded as low, despised, unclean, or hostile.

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vomit

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Sense 1: Matter cast from the stomach. Sense 2: As a verb, to eject it.

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fool

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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.

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10The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

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12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

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