Proverbs 26:1
American King James As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not seemly for a fool.
American Standard Version As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool.
King James As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
World English Bible Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.
Proverbs 26:2
American King James As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
American Standard Version As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.
King James As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
World English Bible Like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow, so the undeserved curse doesn’t come to rest.
Proverbs 26:3
American King James A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
American Standard Version A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
King James A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
World English Bible A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools!
Proverbs 26:4
American King James Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him.
American Standard Version Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
King James Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
World English Bible Don’t answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
Proverbs 26:5
American King James Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
American Standard Version Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
King James Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
World English Bible Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:6
American King James He that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks damage.
American Standard Version He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off `his own' feet, `and' drinketh in damage.
King James He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
World English Bible One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
Proverbs 26:7
American King James The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
American Standard Version The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
King James The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
World English Bible Like the legs of the lame that hang loose, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:8
American King James As he that binds a stone in a sling, so is he that gives honor to a fool.
American Standard Version As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
King James As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
World English Bible As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.
Proverbs 26:9
American King James As a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
American Standard Version `As' a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
King James As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
World English Bible Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:10
American King James The great God that formed all things both rewards the fool, and rewards transgressors.
American Standard Version `As' an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.
King James The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
World English Bible As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.
Proverbs 26:11
American King James As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool returns to his folly.
American Standard Version As a dog that returneth to his vomit, `So is' a fool that repeateth his folly.
King James As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
World English Bible As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.
Proverbs 26:12
American King James See you a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
American Standard Version Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
King James Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
World English Bible Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 26:13
American King James The slothful man said, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
American Standard Version The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.
King James The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
World English Bible The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”
Proverbs 26:14
American King James As the door turns on his hinges, so does the slothful on his bed.
American Standard Version `As' the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.
King James As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
World English Bible As the door turns on its hinges, so does the sluggard on his bed.
Proverbs 26:15
American King James The slothful hides his hand in his bosom; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth.
American Standard Version The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.
King James The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
World English Bible The sluggard buries his hand in the dish. He is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.
Proverbs 26:16
American King James The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
American Standard Version The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
King James The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
World English Bible The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.
Proverbs 26:17
American King James He that passes by, and meddles with strife belonging not to him, is like one that takes a dog by the ears.
American Standard Version He that passeth by, `and' vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is `like' one that taketh a dog by the ears.
King James He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
World English Bible Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Proverbs 26:18
American King James As a mad man who casts firebrands, arrows, and death,
American Standard Version As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,
King James As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
World English Bible Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,
Proverbs 26:19
American King James So is the man that deceives his neighbor, and said, Am not I in sport?
American Standard Version So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?
King James So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
World English Bible is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”
Proverbs 26:20
American King James Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
American Standard Version For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
King James Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
World English Bible For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
Proverbs 26:21
American King James As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
American Standard Version `As' coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
King James As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
World English Bible As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
Proverbs 26:22
American King James The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
American Standard Version The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
King James The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
World English Bible The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
Proverbs 26:23
American King James Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
American Standard Version Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are `like' an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
King James Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
World English Bible Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
Proverbs 26:24
American King James He that hates dissembles with his lips, and lays up deceit within him;
American Standard Version He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:
King James He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
World English Bible A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
Proverbs 26:25
American King James When he speaks fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
American Standard Version When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:
King James When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
World English Bible When his speech is charming, don’t believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Proverbs 26:26
American King James Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be showed before the whole congregation.
American Standard Version Though `his' hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.
King James Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
World English Bible His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
Proverbs 26:27
American King James Whoever digs a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolls a stone, it will return on him.
American Standard Version Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.
King James Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
World English Bible Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
Proverbs 26:28
American King James A lying tongue hates those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth works ruin.
American Standard Version A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
King James A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
World English Bible A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.