Proverbs 26:6–14
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
‖He that sendeth a message by the hand of a foole, cutteth off the feete, and drinketh dammage.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, violence.
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
†The legges of the lame are not equall: so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.
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- †Hebrew wordingHeb. are lifted vp.
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
‖As hee that bindeth a stone in a sling; so is hee that giueth honour to a foole.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, as he that putteth a pretious stone in an heape of stones.
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
As a thorne goeth vp into the hand of a drunkard; so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.
The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
‖The great God that formed all things, both rewardeth the foole, and rewardeth transgressours.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, a great man grieueth all, and hee hireth the foole, he hireth also transgressors.
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
*†As a dogge returneth to his vomite: so a foole returneth to his folly.
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- †Hebrew wordingHeb. iterateth his folly.
- *Cross-reference2.Pet.2.22.
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Seest thou a man wise in his owne conceit? there is more hope of a foole then of him.
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
*The slothfull man sayth, There is a lion in the way, a lion is in the streets.
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- *Cross-referenceChap. 22.13.
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
As the doore turneth vpon his hinges: so doeth the slothfull vpon his bedde.
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From verse 7
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- Matthew 7:4–5Rank 4 from verse 7
4Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
5Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.
4Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let mee pull out the mote out of thine eye, and beholde, a beame is in thine owne eye?
5Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beame out of thine owne eye: and then shalt thou see clearely to cast out the mote out of thy brothers eye.
- Psalms 50:16–21Rank 5 from verse 7
16But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?
17Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.
18When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.
19Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.
20Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother’s son.
21These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.
16But vnto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to doe, to declare my Statutes, or that thou shouldest take my Couenant in thy mouth?
17*Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behinde thee.
18†When thou sawest a thiefe, then thou consentedst with him, and hast bene partaker with adulterers.
19†Thou giuest thy mouth to euill, and thy tongue frameth deceit.
20Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine owne mothers sonne.
21These things hast thou done, and I kept silence: thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one as thy selfe: but I will reproue thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.
23And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.
23And hee said vnto them, Yee will surely say vnto me this prouerbe, Physition, heale thy selfe: Whatsoeuer wee haue heard done in Capernaum, doe also here in thy countrey.
From verse 8
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From verse 9
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From verse 10
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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.
22But it is happened vnto them according to the true prouerbe: The dog is turned to his own vomit againe, and the sowe that was washed, to her wallowing in the mire.
- Matthew 12:45Rank 2 from verse 11
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.
45Then goeth he, and taketh with himselfe seuen other spirits more wicked then himselfe, and they enter in and dwell there: *And the last state of that man is worse then the first. Euen so shal it be also vnto this wicked generation.
- Exodus 8:15Rank 3 from verse 11
From verse 12
- 1 Corinthians 3:18–19Rank 1 from verse 12
18Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
18Let no man deceiue himselfe: If any man among you seemeth to bee wise in this world, let him become a foole, that he may be wise.
19For the wisedome of this world is foolishnesse with God: for it is written, *Hee taketh the wise in their owne craftinesse.
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17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and haue need of nothing: and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poore, and blinde, and naked.
- Luke 18:11Rank 7 from verse 12
11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himselfe, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, vniust, adulterers, or euen as this Publicane.
- Matthew 21:31Rank 8 from verse 12
31Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
31Whether of them twaine did the will of his father? They say vnto him, The first. Iesus saith vnto them, Uerely I say vnto you, that the Publicanes and the harlots go into the kingdome of God before you.
- Proverbs 3:7Rank 9 from verse 12
44And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
44And hee turned to the woman, and said vnto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entred into thine house, thou gauest me no water for my feete: but shee hath washed my feete with teares, and wiped them with the haires of her head.
- Proverbs 22:29Rank 11 from verse 12
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- 2 Corinthians 8:1–2Rank 13 from verse 12
1MOREOVER, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
2How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
1¶ Moreouer, brethren, wee do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the Churches of Macedonia,
2How that in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their ioy, and their deepe pouertie, abounded vnto the riches of their liberalitie.
From verse 13
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From verse 14
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- Proverbs 6:9–10Rank 5 from verse 14
9How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
10Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
9*How long wilt thou sleepe, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleepe?
10 Yet a little sleepe, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleepe.
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Proverbs 26:6
Any notice, word or communication, written or verbal, sent from one person to another.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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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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Sense 1: Harm, injury, or loss. Sense 2: As a verb, to injure.
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Proverbs 26:7
Limbs used for supporting the body and for walking or running.
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Sense 1: Impaired or unsound in a foot or leg so as not to walk normally. Sense 2: Figuratively, weak or impaired.
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Sense 1: The same in measure, value, standing, or likeness. Sense 2: Just, right, or even.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
A figurative saying, comparison, or narrative that sets one matter beside another to convey meaning.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.
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Proverbs 26:8
Ties, fastens, joins, confines, restrains, or holds; binds up by wrapping or closing.
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Sense 1: A piece or mass of rock. Sense 2: To strike or kill with stones.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: A hand-held instrument for throwing stones. Sense 2: As a verb, to cast or hurl with force.
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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.
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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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Proverbs 26:9
Sense 1: A sharp spine or prickle. Sense 2: A thorn-bearing plant and a figure of something that pricks, obstructs, or grieves.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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A person habitually given to drunkenness or excessive strong drink.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A figurative saying, comparison, or narrative that sets one matter beside another to convey meaning.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.
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Proverbs 26:10
The one true God.
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Made, shaped, fashioned, created, arranged, or brought into the intended being, body, people, purpose, or condition.
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Gives or returns a recompense according to what was done.
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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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transgressors
Persons who violate or break commands, law, covenant, or boundaries.
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Proverbs 26:11
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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Sense 1: Matter cast from the stomach. Sense 2: As a verb, to eject it.
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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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Proverbs 26:12
The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Conception, idea, or notion.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. Expectation, trust, reliance, or the good expected. 2. The person or ground on which expectation rests. 3. To expect, look for, trust, or rely upon.
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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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Proverbs 26:13
Lazy, idle, sluggish, negligent, or slow and unwilling to act or labour.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Sense 1: A large, powerful wild cat. Sense 2: Figuratively, one fierce or strong.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Proverbs 26:14
Third-person singular present form of turn, meaning to change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change.
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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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Third-person singular present form of do: does.
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Lazy, idle, sluggish, negligent, or slow and unwilling to act or labour.
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Sense 1: A place for rest or sleep. Sense 2: The marriage bed or a place in which something lies. As a verb, to place or lie in a bed.
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26:5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
26:5†Answere a foole according to his folly, lest hee be wise in his owne conceit.
26:6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
26:6‖He that sendeth a message by the hand of a foole, cutteth off the feete, and drinketh dammage.
Selected passage26:7The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
26:7†The legges of the lame are not equall: so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.
Selected passage26:8As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
26:8‖As hee that bindeth a stone in a sling; so is hee that giueth honour to a foole.
Selected passage26:9As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
26:9 As a thorne goeth vp into the hand of a drunkard; so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.
Selected passage26:10The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
26:10‖The great God that formed all things, both rewardeth the foole, and rewardeth transgressours.
Selected passage26:11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
26:11*†As a dogge returneth to his vomite: so a foole returneth to his folly.
Selected passage26:12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
26:12Seest thou a man wise in his owne conceit? there is more hope of a foole then of him.
Selected passage26:13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
26:13*The slothfull man sayth, There is a lion in the way, a lion is in the streets.
Selected passage26:14As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
26:14 As the doore turneth vpon his hinges: so doeth the slothfull vpon his bedde.
Selected passage26:15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
26:15*‖The slothfull hideth his hand in his bosome, it grieueth him to bring it againe to his mouth.