Proverbs 26:2

New Living Translation

Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:12

And perhaps the Lord will see that I am being wronged and will bless me because of these curses today.”

2 Samuel 16:8

“The Lord is paying you back for all the bloodshed in Saul’s clan. You stole his throne, and now the Lord has given it to your son Absalom. At last you will taste some of your own medicine, for you are a murderer!”

Nehemiah 13:2

For they had not provided the Israelites with food and water in the wilderness. Instead, they hired Balaam to curse them, though our God turned the curse into a blessing.

Psalm 109:28

Then let them curse me if they like, but you will bless me! When they attack me, they will be disgraced! But I, your servant, will go right on rejoicing!

Proverbs 27:8

A person who strays from home is like a bird that strays from its nest.

Isaiah 16:2

The women of Moab are left like homeless birds at the shallow crossings of the Arnon River.

Numbers 23:8

But how can I curse those whom God has not cursed? How can I condemn those whom the Lord has not condemned?

1 Samuel 17:43

“Am I a dog,” he roared at David, “that you come at me with a stick?” And he cursed David by the names of his gods.