26:1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest; so honor is not seemly for a fool. 
26:1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not proper for a fool. 

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

26:3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. 
26:3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the fool's back. 

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

26:5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. 
26:5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. 

26:6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, {and} drinketh damage. 
26:6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, {and} drinketh violence. 

26:7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so {is} a parable in the mouth of fools. 
26:7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so {is} a parable in the mouth of fools. 

26:8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so {is} he that giveth honor to a fool. 
26:8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so {is} he that giveth honour to a fool. 

26:9 {As} a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so {is} a parable in the mouth of fools. 
26:9 {As} a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so {is} a parable in the mouth of fools. 

26:10 The great {God} that formed all {things} both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. 
26:10 The great {God} that formed all {things} both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. 

26:11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, {so} a fool returneth to his folly. 
26:11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, {so} a fool returneth to his folly. 

26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? {there is} more hope of a fool than of him. 
26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? {there is} more hope of a fool than of him. 

26:13 The slothful {man} saith, {There is} a lion in the way; a lion {is} in the streets. 
26:13 The slothful {man} saith, {There is} a lion in the way; a lion {is} in the streets. 

26:14 {As} the door turneth upon its hinges, so {doth} the slothful upon his bed. 
26:14 {As} the door turneth upon its hinges, so {doth} the slothful upon his bed. 

26:15 The slothful hideth {his} hand in {his} bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. 
26:15 The slothful hideth his hand in {his} bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. 

26:16 The sluggard {is} wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. 
26:16 The sluggard {is} wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. 

26:17 He that passeth by, {and} meddleth with strife {belonging} not to him, {is like} one that taketh a dog by the ears. 
26:17 He that passeth by, {and} meddleth with strife {belonging} not to him, {is like} one that taketh a dog by the ears. 

26:18 As a mad {man} who casteth fire-brands, arrows, and death, 
26:18 As a mad {man} who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 

26:19 So {is} the man {that} deceiveth his neighbor, and saith, Am not I in sport? 
26:19 So {is} the man {that} deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? 

26:20 Where no wood is, {there} the fire goeth out: so where {there is} no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth. 
26:20 Where no wood is, {there} the fire goeth out: so where {there is} no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 

26:21 {As} coals {are} to burning coals, and wood to fire; so {is} a contentious man to kindle strife. 
26:21 {As} coals {are} to burning coals, and wood to fire; so {is} a contentious man to kindle strife. 

26:22 The words of a tale-bearer {are} as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 
26:22 The words of a talebearer {are} as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 

26:23 Burning lips and a wicked heart {are like} a potsherd covered with silver dross. 
26:23 Burning lips and a wicked heart {are like} a potsherd covered with silver dross. 

26:24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 
26:24 He that hateth disguiseth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 

26:25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for {there are} seven abominations in his heart. 
26:25 When he speaketh kindly, believe him not: for {there are} seven abominations in his heart. 

26:26 {Whose} hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shown before the {whole} congregation. 
26:26 {Whose} hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be revealed before the {whole} congregation. 

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

26:28 A lying tongue hateth {those that are} afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. 
26:28 A lying tongue hateth {those that are} afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.