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Proverbs 26:8–13

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As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
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From verse 8

  1. Proverbs 26:1Rank 1 from verse 8
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    1AS snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.

  2. Proverbs 30:22Rank 2 from verse 8
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    22For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;

  3. Proverbs 19:10Rank 3 from verse 8
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    10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

From verse 9

  1. Proverbs 23:35Rank 1 from verse 9
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    35They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.

From verse 10

  1. Proverbs 11:31Rank 1 from verse 10
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    31Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

  2. Romans 2:6Rank 2 from verse 10
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    6Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

From verse 11

  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.

From verse 12

  1. 1 Corinthians 3:18–19Rank 1 from verse 12
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    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.

  2. Proverbs 29:20Rank 2 from verse 12
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    20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

  3. Proverbs 26:5Rank 3 from verse 12
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    5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

  4. Proverbs 28:11Rank 4 from verse 12
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    11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  5. Romans 12:16Rank 5 from verse 12
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    16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

  6. Revelation 3:17Rank 6 from verse 12
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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:

  7. Luke 18:11Rank 7 from verse 12
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    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.

  8. Matthew 21:31Rank 8 from verse 12
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    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.

  9. Proverbs 3:7Rank 9 from verse 12
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    7¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

  10. Luke 7:44Rank 10 from verse 12
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    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.

  11. Proverbs 22:29Rank 11 from verse 12
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    29Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

  12. Proverbs 26:16Rank 12 from verse 12
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    16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

  13. 2 Corinthians 8:1–2Rank 13 from verse 12
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    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.

From verse 13

  1. Proverbs 22:13Rank 1 from verse 13
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    13The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

  2. Proverbs 19:15Rank 2 from verse 13
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    15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

  3. Proverbs 15:19Rank 3 from verse 13
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    19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 26:8

COMBINED MEANING

bindeth

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Ties, fastens, joins, confines, restrains, or holds; binds up by wrapping or closing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

stone

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Sense 1: A piece or mass of rock. Sense 2: To strike or kill with stones.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

sling

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Sense 1: A hand-held instrument for throwing stones. Sense 2: As a verb, to cast or hurl with force.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

honour

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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fool

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 26:9

COMBINED MEANING

thorn

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Sense 1: A sharp spine or prickle. Sense 2: A thorn-bearing plant and a figure of something that pricks, obstructs, or grieves.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

hand

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

drunkard

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A person habitually given to drunkenness or excessive strong drink.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

parable

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A figurative saying, comparison, or narrative that sets one matter beside another to convey meaning.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mouth

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fools

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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 26:10

COMBINED MEANING

formed

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Made, shaped, fashioned, created, arranged, or brought into the intended being, body, people, purpose, or condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fool

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 26:11

COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

vomit

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fool

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 26:12

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hope

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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.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fool

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 26:13

COMBINED MEANING

slothful

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Lazy, idle, sluggish, negligent, or slow and unwilling to act or labour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

lion

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Sense 1: A large, powerful wild cat. Sense 2: Figuratively, one fierce or strong.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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26:7The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

26:8As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

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26:9As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

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26:10The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

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26:11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

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26:12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

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26:13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

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26:14As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

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