Cross References

Proverbs 26:8

Bible in Basic English 1965

Giving honour to a foolish man is like attempting to keep a stone fixed in a cord.

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Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.

Like snow in summer and rain when the grain is being cut, so honour is not natural for the foolish.

The legs of one who has no power of walking are hanging loose; so is a wise saying in the mouth of the foolish.

Like a thorn which goes up into the hand of a man overcome by drink, so is a wise saying in the mouth of a foolish man.

A servant when he becomes a king; a man without sense when his wealth is increased;