Proverbs 26:1

New International Reader's Version

It isn’t proper to honor a foolish person. That’s like having snow in summer or rain at harvest time.

Cross References

Esther 4:6

So Hathak went out to see Mordecai. He was in the open area in front of the palace gate.

Esther 4:9

Hathak went back and reported to Esther what Mordecai had said.

Psalm 12:8

Proud and sinful people walk around openly when the evil they do is praised by the human race.

Psalm 15:4

They hate evil people. But they honor those who have respect for the Lord. They keep their promises even when it hurts. They do not change their mind.

Psalm 52:1

You think you are such a big, strong man! Why do you brag about the evil things you’ve done? You are a dishonor to God all the time.

Proverbs 17:7

Fancy words don’t belong in the mouths of ungodly fools. And lies certainly don’t belong in the mouths of rulers!

Proverbs 19:10

It isn’t proper for a foolish person to live in great comfort. And it is much worse when a slave rules over princes!

Proverbs 26:3

A whip is for a horse, and a harness is for a donkey. And a beating is for the backs of foolish people.

Proverbs 26:8

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

Proverbs 28:16

A ruler who is mean to his people takes money from them by force. But one who hates money gained in the wrong way will rule a long time.

Judges 9:20

But if you haven’t, let fire come out from Abimelek and burn you up! And let fire come out from you and burn Abimelek up!”

Judges 9:7

Jotham was told about it. So he climbed up on top of Mount Gerizim. He shouted down to them, “Citizens of Shechem! Listen to me! Then God will listen to you.