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King James Bible 1611 |
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King James Bible 1769 |
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| 26:1 |
As snow in summer, and as raine in haruest: so honour is not seemely for a foole. |
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As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. |
| 26:2 |
As the bird by wandring, as the swallow by flying: so the curse causelesse shall not come. |
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As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. |
| 26:3 |
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the asse; and a rod for the fooles backe. |
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A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. |
| 26:4 |
Answere not a foole according to his folly, lest thou also be like vnto him. |
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Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. |
| 26:5 |
Answere a foole according to his folly, lest hee be wise in his owne conceit. |
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Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. |
| 26:6 |
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a foole, cutteth off the feete, and drinketh dammage. |
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He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. |
| 26:7 |
The legges of the lame are not equall: so is a parable in the mouth of fooles. |
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The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. |
| 26:8 |
As hee that bindeth a stone in a sling; so is hee that giueth honour to a foole. |
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As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. |
| 26:9 |
As a thorne goeth vp into the hand of a drunkard; so is a parable in the mouth of fooles. |
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As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. |
| 26:10 |
The great God that formed all things, both rewardeth the foole, and rewardeth transgressours. |
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The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. |
| 26:11 |
As a dogge returneth to his vomite: so a foole returneth to his folly. |
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As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. |
| 26:12 |
Seest thou a man wise in his owne conceit? there is more hope of a foole then of him. |
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Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. |
| 26:13 |
The slothfull man sayth, There is a lion in the way, a lion is in the streets. |
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The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. |
| 26:14 |
As the doore turneth vpon his hinges: so doeth the slothfull vpon his bedde. |
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As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. |
| 26:15 |
The slothfull hideth his hand in his bosome, it grieueth him to bring it againe to his mouth. |
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The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. |
| 26:16 |
The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceit, then seuen men that can render a reason. |
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The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. |
| 26:17 |
He that passeth by, and medleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the eares. |
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He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. |
| 26:18 |
As a mad man, who casteth firebrands, arrowes, and death: |
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As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, |
| 26:19 |
So is the man that deceiueth his neighbour, & sayth, Am not I in sport? |
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So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? |
| 26:20 |
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth. |
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Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. |
| 26:21 |
As coales are to burning coales, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. |
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As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. |
| 26:22 |
The words of a tale-bearer are as woundes, and they goe downe into the innermost parts of the belly. |
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The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. |
| 26:23 |
Burning lips, and a wicked heart, are like a potsheard couered with siluer drosse. |
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Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. |
| 26:24 |
Hee that hateth, dissembleth with his lips, and layeth vp deceit within him. |
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He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; |
| 26:25 |
When he speaketh faire, beleeue him not: for there are seuen abominations in his heart. |
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When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. |
| 26:26 |
Whose hatred is couered by deceit, his wickednesse shall be shewed before the whole congregation. |
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Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. |
| 26:27 |
Whoso diggeth a pit, shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will returne vpon him. |
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Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. |
| 26:28 |
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruine. |
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A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. |