Proverbs 26:1

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

LIKE SNOW in summer and like rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a [self-confident] fool. [Isa. 32:6.]

Cross References

Esther 4:6

So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the open square of the city, which was in front of the king's gate.

Esther 4:9

And Hathach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai.

Psalm 12:8

The wicked walk or prowl about on every side, as vileness is exalted [and baseness is rated high] among the sons of men.

Psalm 15:4

In whose eyes a vile person is despised, but he who honors those who fear the Lord (who revere and worship Him); who swears to his own hurt and does not change;

Psalm 52:1

WHY BOAST you of mischief done against the loving-kindness of God [and the godly], O mighty [sinful] man, day after day?

Proverbs 17:7

Fine or arrogant speech does not befit [an empty-headed] fool–much less do lying lips befit a prince.

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not fitting for a [self-confident] fool–much less for a slave to rule over princes.

Proverbs 26:3

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a [straight, slender] rod for the backs of [self-confident] fools.

Proverbs 26:8

Like he who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a [self-confident] fool.

Proverbs 28:16

A ruler who lacks understanding is [like a wicked one] a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness and unjust gain shall prolong his days.

Judges 9:20

But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech and devour the people of Shechem and Beth-millo, and let fire come out from the people of Shechem and Beth-millo and devour Abimelech.

Judges 9:7

When it was told to Jotham, he went and stood at the top of Mount Gerizim and shouted to them, Hear me, men of Shechem, that God may hear you.