Proverbs 26:1

The Scriptures 2009

Like snow in summer, and rain in harvest, So esteem is not fitting for a fool.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not fitting for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule over princes.

Proverbs 28:16

A leader who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But the hater of greed prolongs his days.

Psalm 12:8

The wrong walk around on every side, When worthlessness is exalted among the sons of men.

Proverbs 26:8

Like one binding a stone in a sling, So is he who gives esteem to a fool.

Proverbs 17:7

Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less lying lips for a noble.

Psalm 52:1

Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man? The loving-commitment of Ěl is all day long!

Psalm 15:4

In whose eyes a reprobate one is despised, But he esteems those who fear יהוה; He who swears to his own hurt and does not change;

Esther 4:9

And Hathaḵ came and told Estĕr the words of Mordeḵai.

Esther 4:6

And Hathaḵ went out to Mordeḵai, to an open space of the city, in front of the sovereign’s gate.

Judges 9:20

“But if not, let fire come out from Aḇimeleḵ and devour the masters of Sheḵem and Bĕyth Millo, and let fire come out from the masters of Sheḵem and from Bĕyth Millo and devour Aḇimeleḵ!”

Judges 9:7

And they informed Yotham, and he went and stood on top of Mount Gerizim, and lifted his voice and cried out, and said to them, “Hear me, you masters of Sheḵem, and let Elohim hear you!

Proverbs 26:3

A whip for a horse, a bridle for a donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back.