Proverbs 26:1

Contemporary English Version 1995

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

Cross References

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 28:16

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

Psalm 12:8

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

Proverbs 26:8

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

Proverbs 17:7

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

Psalm 52:1

You people may be strong and brag about your sins, but God can be trusted day after day.

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.

Esther 4:9

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

Esther 4:6

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

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.

Proverbs 26:3

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