Proverbs 26 - Compare Translations
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Proverbs 26:1
KJVAs snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
WEBLike snow in summer, and as rain in harvest,
YLTAs snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honour [is] not comely for a fool.
Proverbs 26:2
KJVAs the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
WEBLike a fluttering sparrow,
YLTAs a bird by wandering, as a swallow by flying, So reviling without cause doth not come.
Proverbs 26:3
KJVA whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
WEBA whip is for the horse,
YLTA whip is for a horse, a bridle for an ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
Proverbs 26:4
KJVAnswer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
WEBDon’t answer a fool according to his folly,
YLTAnswer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him -- even thou.
Proverbs 26:5
KJVAnswer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
WEBAnswer a fool according to his folly,
YLTAnswer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:6
KJVHe that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
WEBOne who sends a message by the hand of a fool
YLTHe is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.
Proverbs 26:7
KJVThe legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
WEBLike the legs of the lame that hang loose,
YLTWeak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:8
KJVAs he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
WEBAs one who binds a stone in a sling,
YLTAs one who is binding a stone in a sling, So [is] he who is giving honour to a fool.
Proverbs 26:9
KJVAs a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
WEBLike a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard,
YLTA thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:10
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Proverbs 26:11
KJVAs a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
WEBAs a dog that returns to his vomit,
YLTAs a dog hath returned to its vomit, A fool is repeating his folly.
Proverbs 26:12
KJVSeest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
WEBDo you see a man wise in his own eyes?
YLTThou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him!
Proverbs 26:13
KJVThe slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
WEBThe sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road!
YLTThe slothful hath said, `A lion [is] in the way, A lion [is] in the broad places.'
Proverbs 26:14
KJVAs the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
WEBAs the door turns on its hinges,
YLTThe door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.
Proverbs 26:15
KJVThe slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
WEBThe sluggard buries his hand in the dish.
YLTThe slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.
Proverbs 26:16
KJVThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
WEBThe sluggard is wiser in his own eyes
YLTWiser [is] the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven [men] returning a reason.
Proverbs 26:17
KJVHe that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
WEBLike one who grabs a dog’s ears
YLTLaying hold on the ears of a dog, [Is] a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.
Proverbs 26:18
KJVAs a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
WEBLike a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,
YLTAs [one] pretending to be feeble, Who is casting sparks, arrows, and death,
Proverbs 26:19
KJVSo is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
WEBis the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”
YLTSo hath a man deceived his neighbour, And hath said, `Am not I playing?'
Proverbs 26:20
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Proverbs 26:21
KJVAs coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
WEBAs coals are to hot embers,
YLTCoal to burning coals, and wood to fire, And a man of contentions to kindle strife.
Proverbs 26:22
KJVThe words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
WEBThe words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,
YLTThe words of a tale-bearer [are] as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down [to] the inner parts of the heart.
Proverbs 26:23
KJVBurning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
WEBLike silver dross on an earthen vessel
YLTSilver of dross spread over potsherd, [Are] burning lips and an evil heart.
Proverbs 26:24
KJVHe that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
WEBA malicious man disguises himself with his lips,
YLTBy his lips doth a hater dissemble, And in his heart he placeth deceit,
Proverbs 26:25
KJVWhen he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
WEBWhen his speech is charming, don’t believe him;
YLTWhen his voice is gracious trust not in him, For seven abominations [are] in his heart.
Proverbs 26:26
KJVWhose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
WEBHis malice may be concealed by deception,
YLTHatred is covered by deceit, Revealed is its wickedness in an assembly.
Proverbs 26:27
KJVWhoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
WEBWhoever digs a pit shall fall into it.
YLTWhoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And the roller of a stone, to him it turneth.
Proverbs 26:28
KJVA lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
WEBA lying tongue hates those it hurts;
YLTA lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow!
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