Proverbs Bible Verses | Meaning, Themes & Scriptures

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. ...

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

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, [and] drinketh damage. ...

The legs of the lame are not equal: so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools. ...

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so [is] he that giveth honour to a fool. ...

[As] a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools. ...

The great [God] that formed all [things] both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. ...

As a dog returneth to his vomit, [so] a fool returneth to his folly. ...

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. ...

The slothful [man] saith, [There is] a lion in the way; a lion [is] in the streets. ...

[As] the door turneth upon his hinges, so [doth] the slothful upon his bed. ...

The slothful hideth his hand in [his] bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. ...

📖 The Book of Proverbs: Bible Verses and Spiritual Insights