Proverbs 26:2

God's Word

Like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow, so a hastily spoken curse does not come to rest.

Cross References

Numbers 23:8

How can I curse those whom God hasn’t cursed? How can I condemn those whom the Lord hasn’t condemned?

Psalm 109:28

They may curse, but you will bless. Let those who attack me be ashamed, but let me rejoice.

Nehemiah 13:2

(After all, they didn’t welcome the Israelites with food and water. Instead, they hired Balaam to curse the Israelites. But our God turned the curse into a blessing.)

2 Samuel 16:12

Maybe the Lord will see my misery and turn his curse into a blessing for me today.”

1 Samuel 17:43

The Philistine asked David, “Am I a dog that you come to ⌞attack⌟ me with sticks?” So the Philistine called on his gods to curse David.

Proverbs 27:8

Like a bird wandering from its nest, so is a husband wandering from his home.

Isaiah 16:2

Moab’s daughters are like fluttering birds, like scattered nestlings, at the shallow crossings of the Arnon River.

2 Samuel 16:8

The Lord is paying you back for all the blood you spilled in the family of Saul, whom you succeeded as king. The Lord is giving the kingship to your son Absalom. Now you’re in trouble because you’re a bloodthirsty man.”