Verse 1

Introduction

Overview

Proverbs 26 . 1 , Observations about fools; Proverbs 26 . 13 , about sluggards; Proverbs 26 . 17 , and about contentious busy-bodies.

in summer . 1 Samuel 12 . 17 , 1 Samuel 12 . 18

so . Proverbs 26 . 3 , Proverbs 28 . 16 , Judges 9 . 7 , Judges 9 . 20 , Judges 9 . 56 , Judges 9 . 57 , Esther 3 . 1-15 , Esther 4 . 6 , Esther 4 . 9 , Psalm 12 . 8 , Psalm 15 . 4 , Psalm 52 . 1 , *titleEcclesiastes 10 . 5-7

Reciprocal . Proverbs 26 . 8 . so

Verse 2

so . Numbers 23 . 8 , Deuteronomy 23 . 4 , Deuteronomy 23 . 5 , 1 Samuel 14 . 28 , 1 Samuel 14 . 29 , 1 Samuel 17 . 43 , 2 Samuel 16 . 12 , Nehemiah 13 . 2 , Psalm 109 . 28

Reciprocal . Numbers 22 . 6 . I wot Numbers 23 . 7 . Come Deuteronomy 18 . 22 . shalt not 2 Samuel 16 . 5 . cursed Jeremiah 15 . 10 . curse Ezekiel 14 . 23 . that I have not 2 Corinthians 13 . 8 . General

Verse 3

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 , Proverbs 17 . 10 , Proverbs 19 . 25 , Proverbs 27 . 22 , Judges 8 . 5-7 , Psalm 32 . 9 , 1 Corinthians 4 . 21 , 2 Corinthians 10 . 6 , 2 Corinthians 13 . 2

Reciprocal . Proverbs 19 . 29 . and Proverbs 26 . 1 . so Proverbs 29 . 19 . servant Isaiah 30 . 28 . a bridle Jeremiah 31 . 18 . as a

damage . or , violence

Reciprocal . 1 Kings 16 . 12 . by Jehu the prophet Jeremiah 37 . 2 . the prophet Daniel 6 . 2 . and the

Verse 7

not equal . Heb. lifted up

so . Proverbs 26 . 9 , Proverbs 17 . 7 , Psalm 50 . 16-21 , Psalm 64 . 8 , Matthew 7 . 4 , Matthew 7 . 5 , Luke 4 . 23

Reciprocal . Job 27 . 1 . Job

Verse 8

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 , Proverbs 19 . 10 , Proverbs 30 . 22

Reciprocal . 2 Chronicles 24 . 17 . the princes of Judah

Verse 9

Proverbs 23 . 35

Reciprocal . 2 Kings 14 . 9 . The thistle Proverbs 26 . 7 . so Ecclesiastes 10 . 12 . but

Verse 10

The great . etc. or , A great man grieveth all; and he hireth the fool , he hireth also the transgressors.

both . Proverbs 11 . 31 , Romans 2 . 6

Verse 11

a dog . Exodus 8 . 15 , Matthew 12 . 45 , 2 Peter 2 . 22

returneth to his folly . Heb. iterateth his folly

Reciprocal . Deuteronomy 23 . 18 . dog Judges 16 . 4 . he loved Proverbs 23 . 35 . I will Ecclesiastes 7 . 25 . know Isaiah 28 . 8 . General Jeremiah 34 . 11 . General Matthew 7 . 6 . that Philippians 3 . 2 . of dogs

Verse 12

Seest . Proverbs 22 . 29 , Proverbs 29 . 20 , Matthew 21 . 31 , Luke 7 . 44

a man . Proverbs 26 . 5 , Proverbs 26 . 16 , Proverbs 28 . 11 , Proverbs 29 . 20 , Matthew 21 . 31 , Luke 18 . 11 , Romans 12 . 16 , 1 Corinthians 3 . 18 , 1 Corinthians 3 . 19 , 2 Corinthians 8 . 1 , 2 Corinthians 8 . 2 , Revelation 3 . 17

Reciprocal . Proverbs 3 . 7 . Be Proverbs 12 . 15 . way Proverbs 14 . 6 . scorner Proverbs 23 . 4 . cease Proverbs 30 . 32 . thou hast done Isaiah 5 . 21 . wise Ezekiel 28 . 5 . thy great wisdom Matthew 6 . 23 . If Luke 11 . 35 . General John 9 . 34 . and dost John 9 . 41 . If John 11 . 49 . Ye Acts 17 . 18 . babbler Romans 1 . 22 . General Romans 2 . 19 . art confident Romans 11 . 25 . lest Romans 12 . 3 . not to 1 Corinthians 8 . 2 . if 2 Corinthians 10 . 12 . are not wise Galatians 6 . 3 . if 1 Timothy 6 . 4 . He

Verse 13

Proverbs 15 . 19 , Proverbs 19 . 15 , Proverbs 22 . 13

Reciprocal . 1 Kings 13 . 24 . a lion Proverbs 6 . 6 . thou Proverbs 12 . 24 . but Proverbs 13 . 4 . desireth Proverbs 19 . 24 . General Proverbs 20 . 4 . sluggard Proverbs 21 . 25 . General Haggai 1 . 2 . This Matthew 25 . 18 . and hid Matthew 25 . 25 . General Luke 16 . 3 . I cannot Luke 19 . 20 . Lord Romans 12 . 11 . slothful

Verse 14

Proverbs 6 . 9 , Proverbs 6 . 10 , Proverbs 12 . 24 , Proverbs 12 . 27 , Proverbs 24 . 33 , Hebrews 6 . 12

Verse 15

slothful . Proverbs 19 . 24

it grieveth him . or , he is weary

Reciprocal . Proverbs 12 . 27 . slothful

Verse 16

Proverbs 26 . 12 , Proverbs 12 . 15 , 1 Peter 3 . 15

Reciprocal . 2 Kings 5 . 20 . my master Proverbs 21 . 25 . General Proverbs 28 . 11 . his own conceit Isaiah 5 . 21 . wise Romans 11 . 25 . lest

Verse 17

passeth . Proverbs 17 . 11 , Proverbs 18 . 6 , Proverbs 20 . 3 , Luke 12 . 14 , 2 Timothy 2 . 23 , 2 Timothy 2 . 24

meddleth . or , is enraged

Reciprocal . 2 Kings 14 . 10 . why shouldest 2 Chronicles 25 . 19 . why shouldest Proverbs 6 . 14 . soweth Proverbs 18 . 1 . intermeddleth John 8 . 6 . as though

Verse 18

firebrands . Heb. flames , or sparks

arrows . Proverbs 7 . 23 , Proverbs 25 . 18 , Genesis 49 . 23

Reciprocal . 2 Samuel 2 . 14 . play before Proverbs 10 . 23 . General Proverbs 14 . 9 . Fools Proverbs 15 . 21 . joy Jeremiah 11 . 15 . thou doest evil

Verse 19

and . Proverbs 10 . 23 , Proverbs 14 . 9 , Proverbs 15 . 21 , Ephesians 5 . 4 , 2 Peter 2 . 13

Reciprocal . Leviticus 6 . 2 . deceived 2 Samuel 2 . 14 . play before

Verse 20

Where no wood is . Heb. Without wood

so . Proverbs 26 . 22 , Proverbs 16 . 28 , Proverbs 22 . 10 , James 3 . 6

talebearer . or , whisperer

ceaseth . Heb. is silent

Reciprocal . 1 Samuel 24 . 9 . General Psalm 41 . 7 . whisper Proverbs 6 . 19 . that soweth Proverbs 11 . 13 . revealeth Proverbs 18 . 8 . words Proverbs 20 . 19 . that goeth Proverbs 25 . 23 . so Romans 1 . 29 . whisperers Ephesians 4 . 31 . evil speaking

Verse 21

Proverbs 10 . 12 , Proverbs 15 . 18 , Proverbs 29 . 22 , Proverbs 30 . 33 , 2 Samuel 20 . 1 , 1 Kings 12 . 2 , 1 Kings 12 . 3 , 1 Kings 12 . 20 , Psalm 120 . 4

Reciprocal . Proverbs 17 . 14 . beginning Proverbs 22 . 10 . General James 3 . 6 . the tongue

Verse 22

words . Proverbs 18 . 8 , Proverbs 20 . 19 , Ezekiel 22 . 9

innermost parts . Heb. chambers

Reciprocal . Proverbs 15 . 4 . a breach Proverbs 26 . 20 . so

Verse 23

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 , 2 Samuel 20 . 9 , 2 Samuel 20 . 10 , Ezekiel 33 . 31 , Luke 22 . 47 , Luke 22 . 48

Reciprocal . Genesis 31 . 27 . that I 2 Samuel 3 . 26 . he sent Ezra 4 . 2 . Let us Psalm 28 . 3 . mischief Proverbs 27 . 6 . the kisses Ecclesiastes 7 . 9 . anger Jeremiah 40 . 14 . Ishmael Jeremiah 41 . 1 . they did Jeremiah 41 . 6 . weeping Daniel 11 . 27 . shall be to Mark 12 . 14 . Master

Verse 24

dissembleth . or , is known

deceit . Proverbs 11 . 1 , Proverbs 12 . 5 , Proverbs 12 . 17 , Proverbs 12 . 20 , Proverbs 14 . 8

Reciprocal . Genesis 4 . 8 . talked Genesis 34 . 13 . deceitfully Genesis 49 . 7 . Cursed Leviticus 19 . 17 . hate Numbers 35 . 20 . if he thrust 1 Samuel 18 . 21 . a snare 1 Samuel 19 . 6 . sware 1 Samuel 24 . 22 . David and 2 Samuel 13 . 20 . but hold 2 Samuel 13 . 22 . hated 2 Samuel 13 . 27 . Absalom 2 Samuel 20 . 9 . Art thou Nehemiah 6 . 2 . Come Nehemiah 6 . 7 . Come now Psalm 41 . 6 . speaketh Psalm 55 . 21 . The words Proverbs 10 . 18 . that hideth Proverbs 29 . 5 . that Jeremiah 9 . 4 . ye heed Jeremiah 9 . 8 . one Jeremiah 11 . 14 . pray Matthew 2 . 8 . that Ephesians 4 . 31 . with 1 John 3 . 15 . hateth

Verse 25

speaketh fair . Heb. maketh his voice gracious , Psalm 12 . 2 , Psalm 28 . 3 , Jeremiah 9 . 2-8 , Micah 7 . 5

believe . Jeremiah 12 . 6 , Matthew 24 . 23

seven . Proverbs 6 . 16-19

Reciprocal . Genesis 49 . 7 . Cursed Numbers 23 . 12 . General 1 Samuel 19 . 6 . sware 1 Samuel 24 . 22 . David and 1 Samuel 26 . 25 . So David 2 Samuel 15 . 5 . took him 2 Chronicles 18 . 29 . put thou on thy robes Psalm 41 . 6 . speaketh Proverbs 29 . 5 . that Jeremiah 9 . 4 . ye heed Jeremiah 11 . 14 . pray Matthew 2 . 8 . that Luke 11 . 39 . but Romans 12 . 9 . love Ephesians 4 . 31 . with

Verse 26

Whose hatred is covered by deceit . or , Hatred is covered in secret , Genesis 4 . 8 , 1 Samuel 18 . 17 , 1 Samuel 18 . 21 , 2 Samuel 3 . 27-30 , 2 Samuel 13 . 22-28 , Psalm 55 . 21-23

Verse 27

diggeth . Proverbs 28 . 10 , Esther 7 . 10 , Psalm 7 . 15 , Psalm 7 . 16 , Psalm 9 . 15 , Psalm 10 . 2 , Psalm 57 . 6 , Ecclesiastes 10 . 8

Reciprocal . Jeremiah 18 . 20 . digged

Verse 28

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 , John 8 . 44-49 , John 10 . 32 , John 10 . 33 , John 15 . 22-24

a flattering . Proverbs 6 . 24 , Proverbs 7 . 5 , Proverbs 7 . 21-23 , Proverbs 29 . 5 , Luke 20 . 20 , Luke 20 . 21

Reciprocal . Judges 16 . 6 . General 1 Samuel 24 . 9 . General 2 Samuel 14 . 20 . according 2 Chronicles 24 . 17 . the princes of Judah Psalm 55 . 21 . The words Proverbs 6 . 17 . lying Ezekiel 12 . 24 . General Daniel 11 . 32 . shall be Acts 24 . 2 . Seeing 1 Thessalonians 2 . 5 . used