What does Proverbs 26:9-19 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
The greatd God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.e
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grievethf him to bring it again to his mouth.
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
He that passeth by, and meddlethg with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
As a mad man who casteth firebrands,h arrows, and death,
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?