rwbs - 26

rwbs@Proverbs:26:1 @ As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not proper for a fool.

rwbs@Proverbs:26:2 @ As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.

rwbs@Proverbs:26:3 @ A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the fool’s back.

rwbs@Proverbs:26:4 @ Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like him.

rwbs@Proverbs:26:5 @ Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. (note:)conceit: Hebrews. eyes(:note)

rwbs@Proverbs:26:6 @ He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, drinketh violence. (note:)damage: or, violence(:note)

rwbs@Proverbs:26:7 @ The legs of the lame are not equal: so a parable in the mouth of fools. (note:)are…: Hebrews. are lifted up(:note)

rwbs@Proverbs:26:8 @ As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so he that giveth honour to a fool. (note:)bindeth…: or, putteth a precious stone in an heap of stones(:note)

rwbs@Proverbs:26:9 @ a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so a parable in the mouth of fools.

rwbs@Proverbs:26:10 @ The great that formed all both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. (note:)The great…: or, A great man grieveth all, and he hireth the fool, he hireth also transgressors(:note)

rwbs@Proverbs:26:11 @ As a dog returneth to his vomit, a fool returneth to his folly. (note:)returneth to his folly: Hebrews. iterateth his folly(:note)

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

rwbs@Proverbs:26:13 @ The slothful saith, a lion in the way; a lion in the streets.

rwbs@Proverbs:26:14 @ the door turneth upon its hinges, so the slothful upon his bed.

rwbs@Proverbs:26:15 @ The slothful hideth his hand in bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. (note:)it grieveth…: or, he is weary(:note)

rwbs@Proverbs:26:16 @ The sluggard wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

rwbs@Proverbs:26:17 @ He that passeth by, meddleth with strife not to him, one that taketh a dog by the ears. (note:)meddleth: or, is enraged(:note)

rwbs@Proverbs:26:18 @ As a mad who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, (note:)firebrands: Hebrews. flames, or, sparks(:note)

rwbs@Proverbs:26:19 @ So the man deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

rwbs@Proverbs:26:20 @ Where no wood is, the fire goeth out: so where no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. (note:)Where no…: Hebrews. Without wood(:note)talebearer: or, whispererceaseth: Heb. is silent

rwbs@Proverbs:26:21 @ coals to burning coals, and wood to fire; so a contentious man to kindle strife.

rwbs@Proverbs:26:22 @ The words of a talebearer as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. (note:)innermost…: Hebrews. chambers(:note)

rwbs@Proverbs:26:23 @ Burning lips and a wicked heart a potsherd covered with silver dross.

rwbs@Proverbs:26:24 @ He that hateth disguiseth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; (note:)dissembleth: or, is known(:note)

rwbs@Proverbs:26:25 @ When he speaketh kindly, believe him not: for seven abominations in his heart. (note:)speaketh…: Hebrews. maketh his voice gracious(:note)

rwbs@Proverbs:26:26 @ hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be revealed before the congregation. (note:)by…: or, in secret(:note)

rwbs@Proverbs:26:27 @ Whoever diggeth a pit shall fall into it: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

rwbs@Proverbs:26:28 @ A lying tongue hateth afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

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