Proverbs 26:1

God's Word

Like snow in summertime and rain at harvest time, so honor is not right for a fool.

Cross References

Esther 4:6

So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the city square in front of the king’s gate.

Esther 4:9

So Hathach returned and told Esther what Mordecai had said.

Psalm 12:8

Wicked people parade around when immorality increases among Adam’s descendants.

Psalm 15:4

The one who despises those rejected by God but honors those who fear the Lord. The one who makes a promise and does not break it, even though he is hurt by it.

Psalm 52:1

Why do you brag about the evil you’ve done, you hero? The mercy of God lasts all day long!

Proverbs 17:7

Refined speech is not fitting for a godless fool. How much less does lying fit a noble person!

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury does not fit a fool, much less a slave ruling princes.

Proverbs 26:3

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

Proverbs 26:8

Like tying a stone to a sling, so is giving honor to a fool.

Proverbs 28:16

A leader without understanding taxes ⌞his people⌟ heavily, but those who hate unjust gain will live longer.

Judges 9:20

But if that’s not the case, let fire come out of Abimelech and burn up citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo. Also let fire come out of citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo and burn up Abimelech.”

Judges 9:7

When Jotham was told about this, he went to a high spot on Mount Gerizim. He shouted to them, “Listen to me, you citizens of Shechem, so that God might listen to you.