Proverbs 26:9–11
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.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖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.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. iterateth his folly.
- *Cross-reference2.Pet.2.22.
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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
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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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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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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.
9As 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.