Proverbs 26:1
Like snow in summer and rain when the grain is being cut, so honour is not natural for the foolish.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
In Context
Cross References
Judges 9:20But if not, may fire come out from Abimelech, burning up the townsmen of Shechem and Beth-millo; and may fire come out from the townsmen of Shechem and Beth-millo, for the destruction of Abimelech.
1 Samuel 12:17Is it not now the time of the grain cutting? My cry will go up to the Lord and he will send thunder and rain: so that you may see and be conscious of your great sin which you have done in the eyes of the Lord in desiring a king for yourselves.
Esther 4:6So Hathach went out and saw Mordecai in the open square of the town before the king's doorway.
Psalms 12:8\12:7\You will keep them, O Lord, you will keep them safe from this generation for ever.
Psalms 52:1To the chief music-maker. Maschil. Of David.\
Proverbs 19:10Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.