Proverbs 26:1

Conservative English Version

Expecting snow in summer and rain in the dry season makes more sense than honoring a fool.

Cross References

Esther 4:6

Hathach went to Mordecai in the city square in front of the palace gate,

Esther 4:9

Hathach went back to Esther and told her what Mordecai had said.

Psalm 12:8

But all who are wicked will keep on strutting, while everyone praises their shameless deeds.

Psalm 15:4

They hate worthless people, but show respect for all who worship the LORD. And they keep their promises, no matter what the cost.

Psalm 52:1

(A special psalm by David for the music leader. He wrote this when Doeg from Edom went to Saul and said, "David has gone to Ahimelech's house.") You people may be strong and brag about your sins, but God can be trusted day after day.

Proverbs 17:7

It sounds strange for a fool to talk sensibly, but it's even worse for a ruler to tell lies.

Proverbs 19:10

It isn't right for a fool to live in luxury or for a slave to rule in place of a king.

Proverbs 26:3

Horses and donkeys must be beaten and bridled-- and so must fools.

Proverbs 26:8

Are you going to honor a fool? Why not shoot a slingshot with the rock tied tight?

Proverbs 28:16

A heartless leader is a fool, but anyone who refuses to get rich by cheating others will live a long time.

Judges 9:20

But if it was wrong to treat Gideon and his family the way you did, then I pray that Abimelech will destroy you with fire, and I pray that you will do the same to him.

Judges 9:7

Jotham heard what they were doing. So he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim and shouted down to the people who were there at the meeting: Leaders of Shechem, listen to me, and maybe God will listen to you.