Proverbs 26:11

World English Bible (2000)

As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

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Referenced Verses

  • Exod 8:15 : 15 But when Pharaoh saw that there was a respite, he hardened his heart, and didn't listen to them, as Yahweh had spoken.
  • 2 Pet 2:22 : 22 But it has happened to them according to the true proverb, "The dog turns to his own vomit again," and "the sow that has washed to wallowing in the mire."
  • Matt 12:45 : 45 Then he goes, and takes with himself seven other spirits more evil than he is, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first. Even so will it be also to this evil generation."

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 26:12
    81%

    12Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • 2 Pet 2:22
    79%

    22But it has happened to them according to the true proverb, "The dog turns to his own vomit again," and "the sow that has washed to wallowing in the mire."

  • Prov 26:3-10
    8 verses
    78%

    3A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools!

    4Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

    6One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.

    7Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

    8As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

    9Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

    10As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

  • Prov 17:12
    73%

    12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

  • Eccl 10:3
    73%

    3Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

  • Prov 29:11
    73%

    11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    72%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

    16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Prov 19:3
    72%

    3The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

  • Prov 14:16
    72%

    16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

  • Prov 13:16
    72%

    16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 17:21
    72%

    21He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.

  • Eccl 10:12-14
    3 verses
    72%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

    14A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?

  • Prov 18:2
    72%

    2A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    72%

    7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 15:14
    72%

    14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

  • Prov 15:21
    71%

    21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

  • Eccl 7:6
    71%

    6For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.

  • Prov 10:23
    71%

    23It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.

  • Prov 17:16
    71%

    16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

  • Prov 15:5
    71%

    5A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Prov 27:22
    71%

    22Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.

  • Prov 1:32
    71%

    32For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.

  • Prov 26:1
    70%

    1Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.

  • Prov 17:24-25
    2 verses
    70%

    24Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

    25A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

  • Prov 29:20
    70%

    20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 26:27
    70%

    27Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.

  • Prov 19:1
    70%

    1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Prov 23:9
    70%

    9Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 14:24
    70%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

  • Prov 11:29
    70%

    29He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 12:23
    70%

    23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

  • Prov 15:2
    70%

    2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • Eccl 4:5
    70%

    5The fool folds his hands together and ruins himself.

  • Prov 7:22
    70%

    22He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose.

  • Prov 18:7
    70%

    7A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

  • Eccl 2:16
    69%

    16For of the wise man, even as of the fool, there is no memory for ever, since in the days to come all will have been long forgotten. Indeed, the wise man must die just like the fool!

  • Prov 10:8
    69%

    8The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

  • Ps 92:6
    69%

    6A senseless man doesn't know, neither does a fool understand this: