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Proverbs 26:1

World English Bible

Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest,
so honor is not fitting for a fool.

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Proverbs 26:1 in other translations

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool.

Proverbs 26:1 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 26:1 in context

  1. 1Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest,
    so honor is not fitting for a fool.
  2. 2Like a fluttering sparrow,
    like a darting swallow,
    so the undeserved curse doesn’t come to rest.
  3. 3A whip is for the horse,
    a bridle for the donkey,
    and a rod for the back of fools!