Proverbs 26:1

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honour is inappropriate for a fool.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not appropriate for a fool   #– # how much less for a slave to rule over princes!

Proverbs 28:16

A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.

Proverbs 26:8

Giving honour to a fool is like binding a stone in a sling.

Proverbs 17:7

Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips; how much worse are lies for a ruler.

Esther 4:9

Hathach came and repeated Mordecai’s response to Esther.

Esther 4:6

So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the city square in front of the King’s Gate.

Judges 9:20

But if not, may fire come from Abimelech and consume the citizens of Shechem and Beth-millo, and may fire come from the citizens of Shechem and Beth-millo and consume Abimelech.’

Judges 9:7

When they told Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim,  raised his voice, and called to them: Listen to me, citizens of Shechem, and may God listen to you:

Proverbs 26:3

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools.