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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 26) Proverbs 26:11-12 KJV
"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."
Proverbs Chapter 26, Verse 11-12
Proverbs 26:11-12 in Context (Verses 8–15 KJV)
8
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.*
9
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
10
The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.*
11
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.*
12
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
13
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
14
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
15
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.*