Proverbs 26:11

English Standard Version 2016

Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly.

Cross References

2 Peter 2:22

What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.”

Matthew 12:45

Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there, and the last state of that person is worse than the first. So also will it be with this evil generation.”

Exodus 8:15

But when Pharaoh saw that there was a respite, he hardened his heart and would not listen to them, as the Lord had said.

Proverbs 23:35

“They struck me,” you will say, “but I was not hurt; they beat me, but I did not feel it. When shall I awake? I must have another drink.”

Proverbs 26:10

Like an archer who wounds everyone is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.

Proverbs 27:22

Crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, yet his folly will not depart from him.

Isaiah 28:8

For all tables are full of filthy vomit, with no space left.