1As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. Many Bible Versions
2As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. Many Bible Versions
3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back. Many Bible Versions
4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Many Bible Versions
5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Many Bible Versions
6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. Many Bible Versions
7The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Many Bible Versions
8As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. Many Bible Versions
9As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Many Bible Versions
10The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. Many Bible Versions
11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. Many Bible Versions
12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Many Bible Versions
13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. Many Bible Versions
14As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. Many Bible Versions
15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. Many Bible Versions
16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. Many Bible Versions
17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. Many Bible Versions
18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, Many Bible Versions
19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? Many Bible Versions
20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Many Bible Versions
21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. Many Bible Versions
22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. Many Bible Versions
23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. Many Bible Versions
24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; Many Bible Versions
25When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. Many Bible Versions
26Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. Many Bible Versions
27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. Many Bible Versions
28A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. Many Bible Versions