Proverbs 26:1

ASV: As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool.

DARBY: As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour beseemeth not a fool.

DRA: As snow in summer, and rain in harvest, so glory is not seemly for a fool.

KJV: As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.

Proverbs 26:2

ASV: As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.

DARBY: As the sparrow for flitting about, as the swallow for flying, so a curse undeserved shall not come.

DRA: As a bird flying to other places, and a sparrow going here or there: so a curse uttered without cause shall come upon a man.

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

Proverbs 26:3

ASV: A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.

DARBY: A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the back of fools.

DRA: A whip for a horse, and a snaffle for an ass, and a rod for the back of fools.

KJV: A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.

Proverbs 26:4

ASV: Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

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

DRA: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou be made like him.

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

Proverbs 26:5

ASV: Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

DARBY: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

DRA: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he imagine himself to be wise.

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

Proverbs 26:6

ASV: He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off [his own] feet, [and] drinketh in damage.

DARBY: He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off [his own] feet, [and] drinketh damage.

DRA: He that sendeth words by a foolish messenger, is lame of feet and drinketh iniquity.

KJV: He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

Proverbs 26:7

ASV: The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

DARBY: The legs of the lame hang loose; so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

DRA: As a lame man hath fair legs in vain: so a parable is unseemly in the mouth of fools.

KJV: The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 26:8

ASV: As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

DARBY: As a bag of gems in a stoneheap, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

DRA: As he that casteth a stone into the heap of Mercury: so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

KJV: As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

Proverbs 26:9

ASV: [As] a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

DARBY: [As] a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

DRA: As if a thorn should grow in the hand of a drunkard: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

KJV: As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 26:10

ASV: [As] an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

DARBY: A master roughly worketh every one: he both hireth the fool and hireth passers-by.

DRA: Judgment determineth causes: and he that putteth a fool to silence, appeaseth anger.

KJV: The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

Proverbs 26:11

ASV: As a dog that returneth to his vomit, [So is] a fool that repeateth his folly.

DARBY: As a dog turneth back to its vomit, [so] a fool repeateth his folly.

DRA: As a dog that returneth to his vomit, so is the fool that repeateth his folly.

KJV: As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

Proverbs 26:12

ASV: Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

DARBY: Hast thou seen a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

DRA: Hast thou seen a man wise in his own conceit? there shall be more hope of a fool than of him.

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

Proverbs 26:13

ASV: The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.

DARBY: The sluggard saith, There is a fierce lion in the way; a lion is in the midst of the streets!

DRA: The slothful man saith: There is a lion in the way, and a lioness in the roads.

KJV: The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

Proverbs 26:14

ASV: [As] the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.

DARBY: [As] the door turneth upon its hinges, so the sluggard upon his bed.

DRA: As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

KJV: As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

Proverbs 26:15

ASV: The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

DARBY: The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish: it wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.

DRA: The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and it grieveth him to turn it to his mouth.

KJV: The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

Proverbs 26:16

ASV: The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.

DARBY: A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven [men] that answer discreetly.

DRA: The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit, than seven men that speak sentences.

KJV: The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

Proverbs 26:17

ASV: He that passeth by, [and] vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.

DARBY: He that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.

DRA: As he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man's quarrel.

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

Proverbs 26:18

ASV: As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,

DARBY: As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

DRA: As he is guilty that shooteth arrows, and lances unto death :

KJV: As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

Proverbs 26:19

ASV: So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?

DARBY: so is a man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am I not in sport?

DRA: So is the man that hurteth his friend deceitfully: and when he is taken, saith: I did it in jest.

KJV: So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

Proverbs 26:20

ASV: For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.

DARBY: Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.

DRA: When the wood faileth, the fire shall go out: and when the talebearer is taken away, contentions shall cease.

KJV: Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

Proverbs 26:21

ASV: [As] coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.

DARBY: [As] coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.

DRA: As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire, so an angry man stirreth up strife.

KJV: As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Proverbs 26:22

ASV: The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

DARBY: The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

DRA: The words of a talebearer are as it were simple, but they reach to the innermost parts of the belly.

KJV: The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Proverbs 26:23

ASV: Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are [like] an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

DARBY: Ardent lips, and a wicked heart, are [as] an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

DRA: Swelling lips joined with a corrupt heart, are like an earthen vessel adorned with silver dross.

KJV: Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

Proverbs 26:24

ASV: He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:

DARBY: He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:

DRA: An enemy is known by his lips, when in his heart he entertaineth deceit.

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

Proverbs 26:25

ASV: When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:

DARBY: when his voice is gracious, believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart.

DRA: When he shall speak low, trust him not: because there are seven mischiefs in his heart.

KJV: When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

Proverbs 26:26

ASV: Though [his] hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.

DARBY: Though [his] hatred is covered by dissimulation, his wickedness shall be made manifest in the congregation.

DRA: He that covereth hatred deceitfully, his malice shall be laid open in the public assembly.

KJV: Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

Proverbs 26:27

ASV: Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.

DARBY: Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.

DRA: He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it: and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return to him.

KJV: Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

Proverbs 26:28

ASV: A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

DARBY: A lying tongue hateth those that are injured by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

DRA: A deceitful tongue loveth not truth: and a slippery mouth worketh ruin.

KJV: A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

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