Proverbs 26:1

New Living Translation

Honor is no more associated with fools than snow with summer or rain with harvest.

Cross References

Esther 4:6

So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the square in front of the palace gate.

Esther 4:9

So Hathach returned to Esther with Mordecai’s message.

Psalm 12:8

even though the wicked strut about, and evil is praised throughout the land.

Psalm 15:4

Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it hurts.

Psalm 52:1

Why do you boast about your crimes, great warrior? Don’t you realize God’s justice continues forever?

Proverbs 17:7

Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool; even less are lies fitting for a ruler.

Proverbs 19:10

It isn’t right for a fool to live in luxury or for a slave to rule over princes!

Proverbs 26:3

Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle, and a fool with a rod to his back!

Proverbs 26:8

Honoring a fool is as foolish as tying a stone to a slingshot.

Proverbs 28:16

A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

Judges 9:20

But if you have not acted in good faith, then may fire come out from Abimelech and devour the leading citizens of Shechem and Beth-millo; and may fire come out from the citizens of Shechem and Beth-millo and devour Abimelech!”

Judges 9:7

When Jotham heard about this, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim and shouted, “Listen to me, citizens of Shechem! Listen to me if you want God to listen to you!