Proverbs 26:8–17
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.
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
*‖The slothfull hideth his hand in his bosome, it grieueth him to bring it againe to his mouth.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr he is weary.
- *Cross-referenceChap.19.24.
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceit, then seuen men that can render a reason.
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
‖He that passeth by, and medleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the eares.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, is enraged.
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From verse 8
- Proverbs 26:1Rank 1 from verse 8
- Proverbs 30:22Rank 2 from verse 8
- Proverbs 19:10Rank 3 from verse 8
From verse 9
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From verse 10
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- Romans 2:6Rank 2 from verse 10
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.
- Proverbs 29:20Rank 2 from verse 12
- Proverbs 26:5Rank 3 from verse 12
- Proverbs 28:11Rank 4 from verse 12
- Romans 12:16Rank 5 from verse 12
- Revelation 3:17Rank 6 from verse 12
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
- Proverbs 26:16Rank 12 from verse 12
- 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
- Proverbs 22:13Rank 1 from verse 13
- Proverbs 19:15Rank 2 from verse 13
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From verse 14
- Hebrews 6:12Rank 1 from verse 14
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- Proverbs 24:33Rank 4 from verse 14
- 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.
From verse 15
- Proverbs 19:24Rank 1 from verse 15
From verse 16
- 1 Peter 3:15Rank 1 from verse 16
15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
15But sanctifie the Lord God in your hearts, & be ready alwayes to giue an answere to euery man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekenesse and ‖feare:
- Proverbs 26:12Rank 2 from verse 16
- Proverbs 12:15Rank 3 from verse 16
From verse 17
- Proverbs 20:3Rank 1 from verse 17
- 2 Timothy 2:23–24Rank 2 from verse 17
23But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
23But foolish and vnlearned questions auoid, knowing that they doe gender strifes.
24And the seruant of the Lord must not striue: but bee gentle vnto all men, apt to teach, ‖patient,
- Proverbs 18:6Rank 3 from verse 17
- Luke 12:14Rank 4 from verse 17
- Proverbs 17:11Rank 5 from verse 17
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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.
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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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COMBINED MEANING
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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Proverbs 26:15
Lazy, idle, sluggish, negligent, or slow and unwilling to act or labour.
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Conceals, keeps from sight or knowledge, or lies concealed.
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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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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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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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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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Proverbs 26:16
A habitually lazy or idle person who avoids work or timely duty.
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Having greater wisdom, discernment, or sound judgment.
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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
To give, deliver, present, offer, return, repay, yield, perform, or award what is due, required, produced, deserved, or entrusted.
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A ground or cause; understanding or judgment; to think, discuss, or argue.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 26:17
Third-person singular present form of pass, meaning to go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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Pertaining, being connected, or being owned as property.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Third-person singular present form of take: receives, seizes, carries, accepts, chooses, or lays hold of.
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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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Plural form of ear. Sense 1: The organ of hearing. Sense 2: The seed-bearing head of grain.
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7The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
7†The legges of the lame are not equall: so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.
8As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
8‖As hee that bindeth a stone in a sling; so is hee that giueth honour to a foole.
Selected passage9As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
9 As a thorne goeth vp into the hand of a drunkard; so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.
Selected passage10The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
10‖The great God that formed all things, both rewardeth the foole, and rewardeth transgressours.
Selected passage11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
11*†As a dogge returneth to his vomite: so a foole returneth to his folly.
Selected passage12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
12Seest thou a man wise in his owne conceit? there is more hope of a foole then of him.
Selected passage13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
13*The slothfull man sayth, There is a lion in the way, a lion is in the streets.
Selected passage14As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
14 As the doore turneth vpon his hinges: so doeth the slothfull vpon his bedde.
Selected passage15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
15*‖The slothfull hideth his hand in his bosome, it grieueth him to bring it againe to his mouth.
Selected passage16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
16The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceit, then seuen men that can render a reason.
Selected passage17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
17‖He that passeth by, and medleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the eares.
Selected passage18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
18†As a mad man, who casteth firebrands, arrowes, and death: