Proverbs:26

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asv @Proverbs:26:1 @As snow in summer , and as rain in harvest , So honor is not seemly for a fool . asv @Proverbs:26:2 @As the sparrow in her wandering , as the swallow in her flying , So the curse that is causeless alighteth not . asv @Proverbs:26:3 @A whip for the horse , a bridle for the ass , And a rod for the back of fools . asv @Proverbs:26:4 @Answer not a fool according to his folly , Lest thou also be like unto him . asv @Proverbs:26:5 @Answer a fool according to his folly , Lest he be wise in his own conceit . asv @Proverbs:26:6 @He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet , and drinketh in damage . asv @Proverbs:26:7 @The legs of the lame hang loose : So is a parable in the mouth of fools . asv @Proverbs:26:8 @As one that bindeth a stone in a sling , So is he that giveth honor to a fool . asv @Proverbs:26:9 @As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard , So is a parable in the mouth of fools . asv @Proverbs:26:10 @As an archer that woundeth all , So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by . asv @Proverbs:26:11 @As a dog that returneth to his vomit , So is a fool that repeateth his folly . asv @Proverbs:26:12 @Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? There is more hope of a fool than of him . asv @Proverbs:26:13 @The sluggard saith , There is a lion in the way ; A lion is in the streets . asv @Proverbs:26:14 @As the door turneth upon its hinges , So doth the sluggard upon his bed . asv @Proverbs:26:15 @The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish ; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth . asv @Proverbs:26:16 @The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason . asv @Proverbs:26:17 @He that passeth by , and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him , Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears . asv @Proverbs:26:18 @As a madman who casteth firebrands , Arrows , and death , asv @Proverbs:26:19 @So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor , And saith , Am not I in sport ? asv @Proverbs:26:20 @For lack of wood the fire goeth out ; And where there is no whisperer , contention ceaseth . asv @Proverbs:26:21 @As coals are to hot embers , and wood to fire , So is a contentious man to inflame strife . asv @Proverbs:26:22 @The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels , And they go down into the innermost parts . asv @Proverbs:26:23 @Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross . asv @Proverbs:26:24 @He that hateth dissembleth with his lips ; But he layeth up deceit within him : asv @Proverbs:26:25 @When he speaketh fair , believe him not ; For there are seven abominations in his heart : asv @Proverbs:26:26 @Though his hatred cover itself with guile , His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly . asv @Proverbs:26:27 @Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein ; And he that rolleth a stone , it shall return upon him . asv @Proverbs:26:28 @A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded ; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin .

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