Proverbs 26:10

Judgment determines cases. And whoever imposes silence on the foolish mitigates anger.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

9In the manner of a thorn, if it were to spring up from the hand of a drunkard, so also is a parable in the mouth of the foolish.

11Like a dog that returns to his vomit, so also is the imprudent who repeats his foolishness.

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Cross References

Romans 2:6For he will render to each one according to his works:

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 26:7-10

6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 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. To recommend wisdom to us, and to quicken us to the diligent use of all the means for the getting of wisdom, Solomon here shows that fools are fit for nothing; they are either… Read the whole commentary →

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