Popular Bible Verses from Mishlĕ (Proverbs) 26

Share

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also become like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he become wise in his own eyes.

As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly.

For lack of wood, the fire goes out. And without a slanderer, strife ceases.

Whoever digs a pit falls into it, And whoever rolls a stone, it turns back on him.

Have you seen a man wise in his own eyes? There is more expectancy for a fool than for him.

A passer-by meddling in a strife not his own Is like one who takes hold of a dog by the ears.