# Proverbs 26 ## Proverbs 26:1 - [KJV] As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. - [ASV] As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool. - [YLT] As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honour *is* not comely for a fool. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:1 - ## Proverbs 26:2 - [KJV] As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. - [ASV] As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not. - [YLT] As a bird by wandering, as a swallow by flying, So reviling without cause doth not come. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:2 - ## Proverbs 26:3 - [KJV] A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. - [ASV] A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools. - [YLT] A whip is for a horse, a bridle for an ass, And a rod for the back of fools. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:3 - ## Proverbs 26:4 - [KJV] Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. - [ASV] Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him. - [YLT] Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him -- even thou. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:4 - ## Proverbs 26:5 - [KJV] Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. - [ASV] Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit. - [YLT] Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:5 - ## Proverbs 26:6 - [KJV] He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, *and* drinketh damage. - [ASV] He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off *his own* feet, *and* drinketh in damage. - [YLT] He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:6 - ## Proverbs 26:7 - [KJV] The legs of the lame are not equal: so *is* a parable in the mouth of fools. - [ASV] The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools. - [YLT] Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:7 - ## Proverbs 26:8 - [KJV] As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so *is* he that giveth honour to a fool. - [ASV] As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool. - [YLT] As one who is binding a stone in a sling, So *is* he who is giving honour to a fool. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:8 - ## Proverbs 26:9 - [KJV] *As* a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so *is* a parable in the mouth of fools. - [ASV] *As* a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools. - [YLT] A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:9 - ## Proverbs 26:10 - [KJV] The great *God* that formed all *things* both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. - [ASV] *As* an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by. - [YLT] Great *is* the Former of all, And He is rewarding a fool, And is rewarding transgressors. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:10 - ## Proverbs 26:11 - [KJV] As a dog returneth to his vomit, *so* a fool returneth to his folly. - [ASV] As a dog that returneth to his vomit, *So is* a fool that repeateth his folly. - [YLT] As a dog hath returned to its vomit, A fool is repeating his folly. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:11 - ## Proverbs 26:12 - [KJV] Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? *there is* more hope of a fool than of him. - [ASV] Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him. - [YLT] Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him! ### Notes on Proverbs 26:12 - ## Proverbs 26:13 - [KJV] The slothful *man* saith, *There is* a lion in the way; a lion *is* in the streets. - [ASV] The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets. - [YLT] The slothful hath said, 'A lion *is* in the way, A lion *is* in the broad places.' ### Notes on Proverbs 26:13 - ## Proverbs 26:14 - [KJV] *As* the door turneth upon his hinges, so *doth* the slothful upon his bed. - [ASV] *As* the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed. - [YLT] The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:14 - ## Proverbs 26:15 - [KJV] The slothful hideth his hand in *his* bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. - [ASV] The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth. - [YLT] The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:15 - ## Proverbs 26:16 - [KJV] The sluggard *is* wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. - [ASV] The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason. - [YLT] Wiser *is* the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven *men* returning a reason. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:16 - ## Proverbs 26:17 - [KJV] He that passeth by, *and* meddleth with strife *belonging* not to him, *is like* one that taketh a dog by the ears. - [ASV] He that passeth by, *and* vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is *like* one that taketh a dog by the ears. - [YLT] Laying hold on the ears of a dog, *Is* a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:17 - ## Proverbs 26:18 - [KJV] As a mad *man* who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, - [ASV] As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death, - [YLT] As *one* pretending to be feeble, Who is casting sparks, arrows, and death, ### Notes on Proverbs 26:18 - ## Proverbs 26:19 - [KJV] So *is* the man *that* deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? - [ASV] So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport? - [YLT] So hath a man deceived his neighbour, And hath said, 'Am not I playing?' ### Notes on Proverbs 26:19 - ## Proverbs 26:20 - [KJV] Where no wood is, *there* the fire goeth out: so where *there is* no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. - [ASV] For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth. - [YLT] Without wood is fire going out, And without a tale-bearer, contention ceaseth, ### Notes on Proverbs 26:20 - ## Proverbs 26:21 - [KJV] *As* coals *are* to burning coals, and wood to fire; so *is* a contentious man to kindle strife. - [ASV] *As* coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife. - [YLT] Coal to burning coals, and wood to fire, And a man of contentions to kindle strife. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:21 - ## Proverbs 26:22 - [KJV] The words of a talebearer *are* as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. - [ASV] The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts. - [YLT] The words of a tale-bearer *are* as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down *to* the inner parts of the heart. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:22 - ## Proverbs 26:23 - [KJV] Burning lips and a wicked heart *are like* a potsherd covered with silver dross. - [ASV] Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are *like* an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross. - [YLT] Silver of dross spread over potsherd, *Are* burning lips and an evil heart. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:23 - ## Proverbs 26:24 - [KJV] He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; - [ASV] He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him: - [YLT] By his lips doth a hater dissemble, And in his heart he placeth deceit, ### Notes on Proverbs 26:24 - ## Proverbs 26:25 - [KJV] When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for *there are* seven abominations in his heart. - [ASV] When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart: - [YLT] When his voice is gracious trust not in him, For seven abominations *are* in his heart. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:25 - ## Proverbs 26:26 - [KJV] *Whose* hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the *whole* congregation. - [ASV] Though *his* hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly. - [YLT] Hatred is covered by deceit, Revealed is its wickedness in an assembly. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:26 - ## Proverbs 26:27 - [KJV] Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. - [ASV] Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him. - [YLT] Whoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And the roller of a stone, to him it turneth. ### Notes on Proverbs 26:27 - ## Proverbs 26:28 - [KJV] A lying tongue hateth *those that are* afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. - [ASV] A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin. - [YLT] A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow! ### Notes on Proverbs 26:28 -