Proverbs 26:1

New Century Version

It shouldn’t snow in summer or rain at harvest. Neither should a foolish person ever be honored.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:10

A fool should not live in luxury. A slave should not rule over princes.

Proverbs 28:16

A ruler without wisdom will be cruel, but the one who refuses to take dishonest money will rule a long time.

Psalm 12:8

But the wicked are all around us; everyone loves what is wrong.

Proverbs 26:8

Giving honor to a foolish person is like tying a stone in a slingshot.

Proverbs 17:7

Fools should not be proud, and rulers should not be liars.

Psalm 52:1

Mighty warrior, why do you brag about the evil you do? God’s love will continue forever.

Psalm 15:4

They do not respect hateful people but honor those who honor the Lord. They keep their promises to their neighbors, even when it hurts.

Esther 4:9

Hathach went back and reported to Esther everything Mordecai had said.

Esther 4:6

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

Judges 9:20

But if not, may fire come out of Abimelech and completely burn you leaders of Shechem and Beth Millo! Also may fire come out of the leaders of Shechem and Beth Millo and burn up Abimelech!”

Judges 9:7

When Jotham heard this, he went and stood on the top of Mount Gerizim. He shouted to the people: “Listen to me, you leaders of Shechem, so that God will listen to you!

Proverbs 26:3

Whips are for horses, and harnesses are for donkeys, so paddles are good for fools.