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title: "Treasury of Scripture Knowledge -  Proverbs 26"
description: "Overview  Proverbs 26:1, Observations about fools; Proverbs 26:13, about sluggards; Proverbs 26:17, and about contentious busy-bodies.  in summer: 1 Samu"
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url: "https://realbiblebelievers.com/commentaries/treasury-of-scripture-knowledge/proverbs/26"
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**Overview**
**** [Proverbs 26:1](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/1), Observations about fools; [Proverbs 26:13](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/13), about sluggards; [Proverbs 26:17](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/17), and about contentious busy-bodies.

**in summer:** [1 Samuel 12:17](../../../kjv/1-samuel/12/17), [1 Samuel 12:18](../../../kjv/1-samuel/12/18)
**so:** [Proverbs 26:3](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/3), [Proverbs 28:16](../../../kjv/proverbs/28/16), [Judges 9:7](../../../kjv/judges/9/7), [Judges 9:20](../../../kjv/judges/9/20), [Judges 9:56](../../../kjv/judges/9/56), [Judges 9:57](../../../kjv/judges/9/57), [Esther 3:1-15](../../../kjv/esther/3/1-15), [Esther 4:6](../../../kjv/esther/4/6), [Esther 4:9](../../../kjv/esther/4/9), [Psalms 12:8](../../../kjv/psalms/12/8), [Psalms 15:4](../../../kjv/psalms/15/4), [Psalms 52:1](../../../kjv/psalms/52/1), *title [Ecclesiastes 10:5-7](../../../kjv/ecclesiastes/10/5-7)
**Reciprocal:** [Proverbs 26:8](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/8) - so

**so:** [Numbers 23:8](../../../kjv/numbers/23/8), [Deuteronomy 23:4](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/23/4), [Deuteronomy 23:5](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/23/5), [1 Samuel 14:28](../../../kjv/1-samuel/14/28), [1 Samuel 14:29](../../../kjv/1-samuel/14/29), [1 Samuel 17:43](../../../kjv/1-samuel/17/43), [2 Samuel 16:12](../../../kjv/2-samuel/16/12), [Nehemiah 13:2](../../../kjv/nehemiah/13/2), [Psalms 109:28](../../../kjv/psalms/109/28)
**Reciprocal:** [Numbers 22:6](../../../kjv/numbers/22/6) - I wot [Numbers 23:7](../../../kjv/numbers/23/7) - Come [Deuteronomy 18:22](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/18/22) - shalt not [2 Samuel 16:5](../../../kjv/2-samuel/16/5) - cursed [Jeremiah 15:10](../../../kjv/jeremiah/15/10) - curse [Ezekiel 14:23](../../../kjv/ezekiel/14/23) - that I have not [2 Corinthians 13:8](../../../kjv/2-corinthians/13/8) - *General*

According to our notions, we should rather say, a bridle for the horse, and a whip for the ass; but it should be considered, that the Eastern asses are not only much more beautiful, but better goers that ours; and being active and well broken, they need only a bridle to guide them; whereas their horses being scarce, and often caught wild, and badly broken, are much less manageable, and need the correction of the whip. [Proverbs 10:13](../../../kjv/proverbs/10/13), [Proverbs 17:10](../../../kjv/proverbs/17/10), [Proverbs 19:25](../../../kjv/proverbs/19/25), [Proverbs 27:22](../../../kjv/proverbs/27/22), [Judges 8:5-7](../../../kjv/judges/8/5-7), [Psalms 32:9](../../../kjv/psalms/32/9), [1 Corinthians 4:21](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/4/21), [2 Corinthians 10:6](../../../kjv/2-corinthians/10/6), [2 Corinthians 13:2](../../../kjv/2-corinthians/13/2)
**Reciprocal:** [Proverbs 19:29](../../../kjv/proverbs/19/29) - and [Proverbs 26:1](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/1) - so [Proverbs 29:19](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/19) - servant [Isaiah 30:28](../../../kjv/isaiah/30/28) - a bridle [Jeremiah 31:18](../../../kjv/jeremiah/31/18) - as a

[Proverbs 17:14](../../../kjv/proverbs/17/14), [Judges 12:1-6](../../../kjv/judges/12/1-6), [2 Samuel 19:41-43](../../../kjv/2-samuel/19/41-43), [1 Kings 12:14](../../../kjv/1-kings/12/14), [1 Kings 12:16](../../../kjv/1-kings/12/16), [2 Kings 14:8-10](../../../kjv/2-kings/14/8-10), [1 Peter 2:21-23](../../../kjv/1-peter/2/21-23), [1 Peter 3:9](../../../kjv/1-peter/3/9), [Jude 1:9](../../../kjv/jude/1/9)
**Reciprocal:** [2 Kings 18:36](../../../kjv/2-kings/18/36) - held their peace [Job 12:3](../../../kjv/job/12/3) - But I have [Proverbs 23:9](../../../kjv/proverbs/23/9) - Speak [Proverbs 29:9](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/9) - *General* [Isaiah 36:21](../../../kjv/isaiah/36/21) - *General* [Jeremiah 36:18](../../../kjv/jeremiah/36/18) - He [Matthew 21:24](../../../kjv/matthew/21/24) - I also [Matthew 22:22](../../../kjv/matthew/22/22) - they marvelled [Mark 11:33](../../../kjv/mark/11/33) - Neither [Luke 20:8](../../../kjv/luke/20/8) - *General* [Luke 20:26](../../../kjv/luke/20/26) - they could [John 8:7](../../../kjv/john/8/7) - and said [John 8:49](../../../kjv/john/8/49) - I have not [Colossians 4:6](../../../kjv/colossians/4/6) - how

**a fool:** [1 Kings 22:24-28](../../../kjv/1-kings/22/24-28), [Jeremiah 36:17](../../../kjv/jeremiah/36/17), [Jeremiah 36:18](../../../kjv/jeremiah/36/18), [Matthew 15:1-3](../../../kjv/matthew/15/1-3), [Matthew 16:1-4](../../../kjv/matthew/16/1-4), [Matthew 21:23-27](../../../kjv/matthew/21/23-27), [Matthew 22:15-32](../../../kjv/matthew/22/15-32), [Luke 12:13-21](../../../kjv/luke/12/13-21), [Luke 13:23-30](../../../kjv/luke/13/23-30), [John 8:7](../../../kjv/john/8/7), [John 9:26-33](../../../kjv/john/9/26-33), [Titus 1:13](../../../kjv/titus/1/13)
**lest:** [Proverbs 26:12](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/12), [Proverbs 28:11](../../../kjv/proverbs/28/11), [Romans 11:25](../../../kjv/romans/11/25)
**conceit:** Heb. eyes, [Isaiah 5:21](../../../kjv/isaiah/5/21), [Romans 12:16](../../../kjv/romans/12/16)
**Reciprocal:** [Proverbs 23:9](../../../kjv/proverbs/23/9) - Speak [Matthew 21:24](../../../kjv/matthew/21/24) - I also [Matthew 22:22](../../../kjv/matthew/22/22) - they marvelled [Mark 11:33](../../../kjv/mark/11/33) - Neither [Luke 20:8](../../../kjv/luke/20/8) - *General* [Luke 20:26](../../../kjv/luke/20/26) - they could [Luke 20:40](../../../kjv/luke/20/40) - *General* [John 8:49](../../../kjv/john/8/49) - I have not [Colossians 4:6](../../../kjv/colossians/4/6) - how

**sendeth:** [Proverbs 10:26](../../../kjv/proverbs/10/26), [Proverbs 13:17](../../../kjv/proverbs/13/17), [Proverbs 25:13](../../../kjv/proverbs/25/13), [Numbers 13:31](../../../kjv/numbers/13/31)
**damage:** or, violence
**Reciprocal:** [1 Kings 16:12](../../../kjv/1-kings/16/12) - by Jehu the prophet [Jeremiah 37:2](../../../kjv/jeremiah/37/2) - the prophet [Daniel 6:2](../../../kjv/daniel/6/2) - and the

**not equal:** Heb. lifted up
**so:** [Proverbs 26:9](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/9), [Proverbs 17:7](../../../kjv/proverbs/17/7), [Psalms 50:16-21](../../../kjv/psalms/50/16-21), [Psalms 64:8](../../../kjv/psalms/64/8), [Matthew 7:4](../../../kjv/matthew/7/4), [Matthew 7:5](../../../kjv/matthew/7/5), [Luke 4:23](../../../kjv/luke/4/23)
**Reciprocal:** [Job 27:1](../../../kjv/job/27/1) - Job

**bindeth a stone in a sling:** Heb. putteth a precious stone in a heap of stones, This probably refers, as Coverdale understands it, to the custom of throwing a stone to the heap under which a criminal was buried. So the Vulgate, Sicut qui mittit lapidem in acervum Mercurii; ita qui tribuit insipienti honorem, "As he who throws a stone to Mercury's heap, so is he who gives honour to a fool." Mercury was a heathen god of highways; and stones were erected in different parts to guide the traveller: hence those lines of Dr. Young, Death stands like Mercuries in every way;
And kindly points us to our journey's end."
**so:** [Proverbs 26:1](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/1), [Proverbs 19:10](../../../kjv/proverbs/19/10), [Proverbs 30:22](../../../kjv/proverbs/30/22)
**Reciprocal:** [2 Chronicles 24:17](../../../kjv/2-chronicles/24/17) - the princes of Judah

[Proverbs 23:35](../../../kjv/proverbs/23/35)
**Reciprocal:** [2 Kings 14:9](../../../kjv/2-kings/14/9) - The thistle [Proverbs 26:7](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/7) - so [Ecclesiastes 10:12](../../../kjv/ecclesiastes/10/12) - but

**The great:** etc. or, A great man grieveth all; and he hireth the fool, he hireth also the transgressors.
**both:** [Proverbs 11:31](../../../kjv/proverbs/11/31), [Romans 2:6](../../../kjv/romans/2/6)

**a dog:** [Exodus 8:15](../../../kjv/exodus/8/15), [Matthew 12:45](../../../kjv/matthew/12/45), [2 Peter 2:22](../../../kjv/2-peter/2/22)
**returneth to his folly:** Heb. iterateth his folly
**Reciprocal:** [Deuteronomy 23:18](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/23/18) - dog [Judges 16:4](../../../kjv/judges/16/4) - he loved [Proverbs 23:35](../../../kjv/proverbs/23/35) - I will [Ecclesiastes 7:25](../../../kjv/ecclesiastes/7/25) - know [Isaiah 28:8](../../../kjv/isaiah/28/8) - *General* [Jeremiah 34:11](../../../kjv/jeremiah/34/11) - *General* [Matthew 7:6](../../../kjv/matthew/7/6) - that [Philippians 3:2](../../../kjv/philippians/3/2) - of dogs

**Seest:** [Proverbs 22:29](../../../kjv/proverbs/22/29), [Proverbs 29:20](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/20), [Matthew 21:31](../../../kjv/matthew/21/31), [Luke 7:44](../../../kjv/luke/7/44)
**a man:** [Proverbs 26:5](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/5), [Proverbs 26:16](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/16), [Proverbs 28:11](../../../kjv/proverbs/28/11), [Proverbs 29:20](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/20), [Matthew 21:31](../../../kjv/matthew/21/31), [Luke 18:11](../../../kjv/luke/18/11), [Romans 12:16](../../../kjv/romans/12/16), [1 Corinthians 3:18](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/3/18), [1 Corinthians 3:19](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/3/19), [2 Corinthians 8:1](../../../kjv/2-corinthians/8/1), [2 Corinthians 8:2](../../../kjv/2-corinthians/8/2), [Revelation 3:17](../../../kjv/revelation/3/17)
**Reciprocal:** [Proverbs 3:7](../../../kjv/proverbs/3/7) - Be [Proverbs 12:15](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/15) - way [Proverbs 14:6](../../../kjv/proverbs/14/6) - scorner [Proverbs 23:4](../../../kjv/proverbs/23/4) - cease [Proverbs 30:32](../../../kjv/proverbs/30/32) - thou hast done [Isaiah 5:21](../../../kjv/isaiah/5/21) - wise [Ezekiel 28:5](../../../kjv/ezekiel/28/5) - thy great wisdom [Matthew 6:23](../../../kjv/matthew/6/23) - If [Luke 11:35](../../../kjv/luke/11/35) - *General* [John 9:34](../../../kjv/john/9/34) - and dost [John 9:41](../../../kjv/john/9/41) - If [John 11:49](../../../kjv/john/11/49) - Ye [Acts 17:18](../../../kjv/acts/17/18) - babbler [Romans 1:22](../../../kjv/romans/1/22) - *General* [Romans 2:19](../../../kjv/romans/2/19) - art confident [Romans 11:25](../../../kjv/romans/11/25) - lest [Romans 12:3](../../../kjv/romans/12/3) - not to [1 Corinthians 8:2](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/8/2) - if [2 Corinthians 10:12](../../../kjv/2-corinthians/10/12) - are not wise [Galatians 6:3](../../../kjv/galatians/6/3) - if [1 Timothy 6:4](../../../kjv/1-timothy/6/4) - He

[Proverbs 15:19](../../../kjv/proverbs/15/19), [Proverbs 19:15](../../../kjv/proverbs/19/15), [Proverbs 22:13](../../../kjv/proverbs/22/13)
**Reciprocal:** [1 Kings 13:24](../../../kjv/1-kings/13/24) - a lion [Proverbs 6:6](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/6) - thou [Proverbs 12:24](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/24) - but [Proverbs 13:4](../../../kjv/proverbs/13/4) - desireth [Proverbs 19:24](../../../kjv/proverbs/19/24) - *General* [Proverbs 20:4](../../../kjv/proverbs/20/4) - sluggard [Proverbs 21:25](../../../kjv/proverbs/21/25) - *General* [Haggai 1:2](../../../kjv/haggai/1/2) - This [Matthew 25:18](../../../kjv/matthew/25/18) - and hid [Matthew 25:25](../../../kjv/matthew/25/25) - *General* [Luke 16:3](../../../kjv/luke/16/3) - I cannot [Luke 19:20](../../../kjv/luke/19/20) - Lord [Romans 12:11](../../../kjv/romans/12/11) - slothful

[Proverbs 6:9](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/9), [Proverbs 6:10](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/10), [Proverbs 12:24](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/24), [Proverbs 12:27](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/27), [Proverbs 24:33](../../../kjv/proverbs/24/33), [Hebrews 6:12](../../../kjv/hebrews/6/12)

**slothful:** [Proverbs 19:24](../../../kjv/proverbs/19/24)
**it grieveth him:** or, he is weary
**Reciprocal:** [Proverbs 12:27](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/27) - slothful

[Proverbs 26:12](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/12), [Proverbs 12:15](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/15), [1 Peter 3:15](../../../kjv/1-peter/3/15)
**Reciprocal:** [2 Kings 5:20](../../../kjv/2-kings/5/20) - my master [Proverbs 21:25](../../../kjv/proverbs/21/25) - *General* [Proverbs 28:11](../../../kjv/proverbs/28/11) - his own conceit [Isaiah 5:21](../../../kjv/isaiah/5/21) - wise [Romans 11:25](../../../kjv/romans/11/25) - lest

**passeth:** [Proverbs 17:11](../../../kjv/proverbs/17/11), [Proverbs 18:6](../../../kjv/proverbs/18/6), [Proverbs 20:3](../../../kjv/proverbs/20/3), [Luke 12:14](../../../kjv/luke/12/14), [2 Timothy 2:23](../../../kjv/2-timothy/2/23), [2 Timothy 2:24](../../../kjv/2-timothy/2/24)
**meddleth:** or, is enraged
**Reciprocal:** [2 Kings 14:10](../../../kjv/2-kings/14/10) - why shouldest [2 Chronicles 25:19](../../../kjv/2-chronicles/25/19) - why shouldest [Proverbs 6:14](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/14) - soweth [Proverbs 18:1](../../../kjv/proverbs/18/1) - intermeddleth [John 8:6](../../../kjv/john/8/6) - as though

**firebrands:** Heb. flames, or sparks
**arrows:** [Proverbs 7:23](../../../kjv/proverbs/7/23), [Proverbs 25:18](../../../kjv/proverbs/25/18), [Genesis 49:23](../../../kjv/genesis/49/23)
**Reciprocal:** [2 Samuel 2:14](../../../kjv/2-samuel/2/14) - play before [Proverbs 10:23](../../../kjv/proverbs/10/23) - *General* [Proverbs 14:9](../../../kjv/proverbs/14/9) - Fools [Proverbs 15:21](../../../kjv/proverbs/15/21) - joy [Jeremiah 11:15](../../../kjv/jeremiah/11/15) - thou doest evil

**and:** [Proverbs 10:23](../../../kjv/proverbs/10/23), [Proverbs 14:9](../../../kjv/proverbs/14/9), [Proverbs 15:21](../../../kjv/proverbs/15/21), [Ephesians 5:4](../../../kjv/ephesians/5/4), [2 Peter 2:13](../../../kjv/2-peter/2/13)
**Reciprocal:** [Leviticus 6:2](../../../kjv/leviticus/6/2) - deceived [2 Samuel 2:14](../../../kjv/2-samuel/2/14) - play before

**Where no wood is:** Heb. Without wood
**so:** [Proverbs 26:22](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/22), [Proverbs 16:28](../../../kjv/proverbs/16/28), [Proverbs 22:10](../../../kjv/proverbs/22/10), [James 3:6](../../../kjv/james/3/6)
**talebearer:** or, whisperer
**ceaseth:** Heb. is silent
**Reciprocal:** [1 Samuel 24:9](../../../kjv/1-samuel/24/9) - *General* [Psalms 41:7](../../../kjv/psalms/41/7) - whisper [Proverbs 6:19](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/19) - that soweth [Proverbs 11:13](../../../kjv/proverbs/11/13) - revealeth [Proverbs 18:8](../../../kjv/proverbs/18/8) - words [Proverbs 20:19](../../../kjv/proverbs/20/19) - that goeth [Proverbs 25:23](../../../kjv/proverbs/25/23) - so [Romans 1:29](../../../kjv/romans/1/29) - whisperers [Ephesians 4:31](../../../kjv/ephesians/4/31) - evil speaking

[Proverbs 10:12](../../../kjv/proverbs/10/12), [Proverbs 15:18](../../../kjv/proverbs/15/18), [Proverbs 29:22](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/22), [Proverbs 30:33](../../../kjv/proverbs/30/33), [2 Samuel 20:1](../../../kjv/2-samuel/20/1), [1 Kings 12:2](../../../kjv/1-kings/12/2), [1 Kings 12:3](../../../kjv/1-kings/12/3), [1 Kings 12:20](../../../kjv/1-kings/12/20), [Psalms 120:4](../../../kjv/psalms/120/4)
**Reciprocal:** [Proverbs 17:14](../../../kjv/proverbs/17/14) - beginning [Proverbs 22:10](../../../kjv/proverbs/22/10) - *General* [James 3:6](../../../kjv/james/3/6) - the tongue

**words:** [Proverbs 18:8](../../../kjv/proverbs/18/8), [Proverbs 20:19](../../../kjv/proverbs/20/19), [Ezekiel 22:9](../../../kjv/ezekiel/22/9)
**innermost parts:** Heb. chambers
**Reciprocal:** [Proverbs 15:4](../../../kjv/proverbs/15/4) - a breach [Proverbs 26:20](../../../kjv/proverbs/26/20) - so

That is, ardent professions of friendship from a wicked heart, however smooth, shining, and splendid they may appear, are like a vile vessel covered over with base metal. [Proverbs 10:18](../../../kjv/proverbs/10/18), [2 Samuel 20:9](../../../kjv/2-samuel/20/9), [2 Samuel 20:10](../../../kjv/2-samuel/20/10), [Ezekiel 33:31](../../../kjv/ezekiel/33/31), [Luke 22:47](../../../kjv/luke/22/47), [Luke 22:48](../../../kjv/luke/22/48)
**Reciprocal:** [Genesis 31:27](../../../kjv/genesis/31/27) - that I [2 Samuel 3:26](../../../kjv/2-samuel/3/26) - he sent [Ezra 4:2](../../../kjv/ezra/4/2) - Let us [Psalms 28:3](../../../kjv/psalms/28/3) - mischief [Proverbs 27:6](../../../kjv/proverbs/27/6) - the kisses [Ecclesiastes 7:9](../../../kjv/ecclesiastes/7/9) - anger [Jeremiah 40:14](../../../kjv/jeremiah/40/14) - Ishmael [Jeremiah 41:1](../../../kjv/jeremiah/41/1) - they did [Jeremiah 41:6](../../../kjv/jeremiah/41/6) - weeping [Daniel 11:27](../../../kjv/daniel/11/27) - shall be to [Mark 12:14](../../../kjv/mark/12/14) - Master

**dissembleth:** or, is known
**deceit:** [Proverbs 11:1](../../../kjv/proverbs/11/1), [Proverbs 12:5](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/5), [Proverbs 12:17](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/17), [Proverbs 12:20](../../../kjv/proverbs/12/20), [Proverbs 14:8](../../../kjv/proverbs/14/8)
**Reciprocal:** [Genesis 4:8](../../../kjv/genesis/4/8) - talked [Genesis 34:13](../../../kjv/genesis/34/13) - deceitfully [Genesis 49:7](../../../kjv/genesis/49/7) - Cursed [Leviticus 19:17](../../../kjv/leviticus/19/17) - hate [Numbers 35:20](../../../kjv/numbers/35/20) - if he thrust [1 Samuel 18:21](../../../kjv/1-samuel/18/21) - a snare [1 Samuel 19:6](../../../kjv/1-samuel/19/6) - sware [1 Samuel 24:22](../../../kjv/1-samuel/24/22) - David and [2 Samuel 13:20](../../../kjv/2-samuel/13/20) - but hold [2 Samuel 13:22](../../../kjv/2-samuel/13/22) - hated [2 Samuel 13:27](../../../kjv/2-samuel/13/27) - Absalom [2 Samuel 20:9](../../../kjv/2-samuel/20/9) - Art thou [Nehemiah 6:2](../../../kjv/nehemiah/6/2) - Come [Nehemiah 6:7](../../../kjv/nehemiah/6/7) - Come now [Psalms 41:6](../../../kjv/psalms/41/6) - speaketh [Psalms 55:21](../../../kjv/psalms/55/21) - The words [Proverbs 10:18](../../../kjv/proverbs/10/18) - that hideth [Proverbs 29:5](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/5) - that [Jeremiah 9:4](../../../kjv/jeremiah/9/4) - ye heed [Jeremiah 9:8](../../../kjv/jeremiah/9/8) - one [Jeremiah 11:14](../../../kjv/jeremiah/11/14) - pray [Matthew 2:8](../../../kjv/matthew/2/8) - that [Ephesians 4:31](../../../kjv/ephesians/4/31) - with [1 John 3:15](../../../kjv/1-john/3/15) - hateth

**speaketh fair:** Heb. maketh his voice gracious, [Psalms 12:2](../../../kjv/psalms/12/2), [Psalms 28:3](../../../kjv/psalms/28/3), [Jeremiah 9:2-8](../../../kjv/jeremiah/9/2-8), [Micah 7:5](../../../kjv/micah/7/5)
**believe:** [Jeremiah 12:6](../../../kjv/jeremiah/12/6), [Matthew 24:23](../../../kjv/matthew/24/23)
**seven:** [Proverbs 6:16-19](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/16-19)
**Reciprocal:** [Genesis 49:7](../../../kjv/genesis/49/7) - Cursed [Numbers 23:12](../../../kjv/numbers/23/12) - *General* [1 Samuel 19:6](../../../kjv/1-samuel/19/6) - sware [1 Samuel 24:22](../../../kjv/1-samuel/24/22) - David and [1 Samuel 26:25](../../../kjv/1-samuel/26/25) - So David [2 Samuel 15:5](../../../kjv/2-samuel/15/5) - took him [2 Chronicles 18:29](../../../kjv/2-chronicles/18/29) - put thou on thy robes [Psalms 41:6](../../../kjv/psalms/41/6) - speaketh [Proverbs 29:5](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/5) - that [Jeremiah 9:4](../../../kjv/jeremiah/9/4) - ye heed [Jeremiah 11:14](../../../kjv/jeremiah/11/14) - pray [Matthew 2:8](../../../kjv/matthew/2/8) - that [Luke 11:39](../../../kjv/luke/11/39) - but [Romans 12:9](../../../kjv/romans/12/9) - love [Ephesians 4:31](../../../kjv/ephesians/4/31) - with

**Whose hatred is covered by deceit:** or, Hatred is covered in secret, [Genesis 4:8](../../../kjv/genesis/4/8), [1 Samuel 18:17](../../../kjv/1-samuel/18/17), [1 Samuel 18:21](../../../kjv/1-samuel/18/21), [2 Samuel 3:27-30](../../../kjv/2-samuel/3/27-30), [2 Samuel 13:22-28](../../../kjv/2-samuel/13/22-28), [Psalms 55:21-23](../../../kjv/psalms/55/21-23)

**diggeth:** [Proverbs 28:10](../../../kjv/proverbs/28/10), [Esther 7:10](../../../kjv/esther/7/10), [Psalms 7:15](../../../kjv/psalms/7/15), [Psalms 7:16](../../../kjv/psalms/7/16), [Psalms 9:15](../../../kjv/psalms/9/15), [Psalms 10:2](../../../kjv/psalms/10/2), [Psalms 57:6](../../../kjv/psalms/57/6), [Ecclesiastes 10:8](../../../kjv/ecclesiastes/10/8)
**Reciprocal:** [Jeremiah 18:20](../../../kjv/jeremiah/18/20) - digged

**lying:** He that injures another hates him in proportion to the injury; Proprium humani ingenii est, odisse quem leseris, says Tacitlus, and strange to say, in proportion to the innocence of the injured. [John 8:40](../../../kjv/john/8/40), [John 8:44-49](../../../kjv/john/8/44-49), [John 10:32](../../../kjv/john/10/32), [John 10:33](../../../kjv/john/10/33), [John 15:22-24](../../../kjv/john/15/22-24)
**a flattering:** [Proverbs 6:24](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/24), [Proverbs 7:5](../../../kjv/proverbs/7/5), [Proverbs 7:21-23](../../../kjv/proverbs/7/21-23), [Proverbs 29:5](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/5), [Luke 20:20](../../../kjv/luke/20/20), [Luke 20:21](../../../kjv/luke/20/21)
**Reciprocal:** [Judges 16:6](../../../kjv/judges/16/6) - *General* [1 Samuel 24:9](../../../kjv/1-samuel/24/9) - *General* [2 Samuel 14:20](../../../kjv/2-samuel/14/20) - according [2 Chronicles 24:17](../../../kjv/2-chronicles/24/17) - the princes of Judah [Psalms 55:21](../../../kjv/psalms/55/21) - The words [Proverbs 6:17](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/17) - lying [Ezekiel 12:24](../../../kjv/ezekiel/12/24) - *General* [Daniel 11:32](../../../kjv/daniel/11/32) - shall be [Acts 24:2](../../../kjv/acts/24/2) - Seeing [1 Thessalonians 2:5](../../../kjv/1-thessalonians/2/5) - used

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