Proverbs 26 kjv

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Search verses, phrases, and topics e. John , Jesus faith love. See here the noble security of the scripture-style, which seems to contradict itself, but really does not. Wise men have need to be directed how to deal with fools; and they have never more need of wisdom than in dealing with such, to know when to keep silence and when to speak, for there may be a time for both. To recommend wisdom to us, and to quicken us to the diligent use of all the means for the getting of wisdom, Solomon here shows that fools are fit for nothing; they are either sottish men, who will never think and design at all, or vicious men, who will never think and design well.

Proverbs 26 kjv

He that is cursed without cause, the curse shall do him no more harm than the bird that flies over his head. Every creature must be dealt with according to its nature, but careless and profligate sinners never will be ruled by reason and persuasion. Man indeed is born like the wild ass's colt; but some, by the grace of God, are changed. We are to fit our remarks to the man, and address them to his conscience, so as may best end the debate. Fools are not fit to be trusted, nor to have any honour. Wise sayings, as a foolish man delivers and applies them, lose their usefulness. This verse may either declare how the Lord, the Creator of all men, will deal with sinners according to their guilt, or, how the powerful among men should disgrace and punish the wicked. The dog is a loathsome emblem of those sinners who return to their vices, 2Pe We see many a one who has some little sense, but is proud of it. This describes those who think their spiritual state to be good, when really it is very bad. The slothful man hates every thing that requires care and labour.

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View all themes Clear highlights. So honour is not seemly for a fool. So the curse causeless shall not come. And a rod for the fool's back. Lest thou also be like unto him. Lest he be wise in his own conceit. Cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

Proverbs 26 kjv

B 2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. C 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, D and a rod for the backs of fools! E 4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. F 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes. I 8 Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool. K 10 Like an archer who wounds at random is one who hires a fool or any passer-by. M 12 Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? N There is more hope for a fool than for them.

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Theological FAQs [? And a flattering mouth worketh ruin. Keep me logged in! Did you forget your password? Continue Cancel. Pro - The slothful H hideth H his hand H in his bosom; H it grieveth H him to bring it again H to his mouth. We are cautioned against it because of the danger it exposes us to; it is like taking a snarling cur by the ears, that will snap at you and bite you; you had better have let him alone, for you cannot get clear of him when you would, and must thank yourselves if you come off with a wound and dishonour. If he think, because thou dost not answer him, that what he says is unanswerable, then give him an answer, lest he be wise in his own conceit and boast of a victory. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. Complete the form below to register [? Help QuickNav Adv.

B 2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. C 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, D and a rod for the backs of fools!

He dreads the way, the streets, the place where work is to be done and a journey to be gone; he hates business, hates every thing that requires care and labour. So the curse causeless shall not come. The mischief of this is open and obvious; it afflicts, it hates, and owns it, and every body sees it. As the dog, after he has gained ease by vomiting that which burdened his stomach, yet goes and licks it up again, so sinners, who have been convinced only and not converted, return to sin again, forgetting how sick it made them. Both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. Pro 1. We are cautioned against it because of the danger it exposes us to; it is like taking a snarling cur by the ears, that will snap at you and bite you; you had better have let him alone, for you cannot get clear of him when you would, and must thank yourselves if you come off with a wound and dishonour. But it will prove dangerous playing with fire and jesting with edge-tools. Use SBL Abbrev. Having seen the slothful man in fear of his work, here we find him in love with his ease; he lies in his bed on one side till he is weary of that, and then turns to the other, but still in his bed, when it is far in the day and work is to be done, as the door is moved, but not removed; and so his business is neglected and his opportunities are let slip. Wise sayings, as a foolish man delivers them and applies them in such a manner that one may know he does not rightly understand them , lose their excellency and usefulness: A parable in the mouth of fools ceases to be a parable, and becomes a jest. KJV Tap to Change. Quotes Around Verses. Cite This Follow.