Proverbs 17:28
World English Bible
28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
Proverbs 17:28
New King James Version
28 (A)Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
Proverbs 18:2
World English Bible
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
but only in revealing his own opinion.
Proverbs 18:2
New King James Version
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his (A)own heart.
Proverbs 18:6-7
World English Bible
6 A fool’s lips come into strife,
and his mouth invites beatings.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction,
and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Proverbs 18:6-7
New King James Version
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calls for blows.
7 (A)A fool’s mouth is his destruction,
And his lips are the snare of his (B)soul.
Proverbs 19:1
World English Bible
19 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
Proverbs 19:1
New King James Version
The Fear of the Lord Leads to Life
19 Better (A)is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Proverbs 19:10
World English Bible
10 Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool,
much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Proverbs 19:10
New King James Version
10 Luxury is not fitting for a fool,
Much less (A)for a servant to rule over princes.
Proverbs 19:29
World English Bible
29 Penalties are prepared for scoffers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 19:29
New King James Version
29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers,
(A)And beatings for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 20:3
World English Bible
3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife,
but every fool will be quarreling.
Proverbs 20:3
New King James Version
3 (A)It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
Proverbs 23:9
World English Bible
9 Don’t speak in the ears of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 23:9
New King James Version
9 (A)Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 24:7
World English Bible
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool.
He doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.
Proverbs 24:7
New King James Version
7 (A)Wisdom is too lofty for a fool;
He does not open his mouth in the gate.
Proverbs 26:1
World English Bible
26 Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest,
so honor is not fitting for a fool.
Proverbs 26:1
New King James Version
Honor Is Not Fitting for a Fool
26 As snow in summer (A)and rain in harvest,
So honor is not fitting for a fool.
Proverbs 26:3-12
World English Bible
3 A whip is for the horse,
a bridle for the donkey,
and a rod for the back of fools!
4 Don’t answer a fool according to his folly,
lest you also be like him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly,
lest he be wise in his own eyes.
6 One who sends a message by the hand of a fool
is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
7 Like the legs of the lame that hang loose,
so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
8 As one who binds a stone in a sling,
so is he who gives honor to a fool.
9 Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard,
so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
10 As an archer who wounds all,
so is he who hires a fool
or he who hires those who pass by.
11 As a dog that returns to his vomit,
so is a fool who repeats his folly.
12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 26:3-12
New King James Version
3 (A)A whip for the horse,
A bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the fool’s back.
4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest you also be like him.
5 (B)Answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
6 He who sends a message by the hand of a fool
Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
7 Like the legs of the lame that hang limp
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
8 Like one who binds a stone in a sling
Is he who gives honor to a fool.
9 Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
10 [a]The great God who formed everything
Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his wages.
11 (C)As a dog returns to his own vomit,
(D)So a fool repeats his folly.
12 (E)Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:10 Heb. difficult in v. 10; ancient and modern translators differ greatly
Proverbs 27:3
World English Bible
3 A stone is heavy,
and sand is a burden;
but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
Proverbs 27:3
New King James Version
3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty,
But a fool’s wrath is heavier than both of them.
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