Proverbs 26:11
As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
In Context
10As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.
12Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Cross References
Isaiah 28:8For all tables are completely full of filthy vomit and filthiness.
2 Peter 2:22But it has happened to them according to the true proverb, “The dog turns to his own vomit again,” and “the sow that has washed to wallowing in the mire.”
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 26:11
The Conduct of Fools. 10 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. Our translation gives this verse a different reading in the text and in the margin; and accordingly it expresses either, 1. The equity of a good God. The Master, or Lord (so Rab signifies), or, as we read it, The great God that formed all things at first, and still governs them in infinite wisdom, renders to every man according to his work. He rewards the fool, who sinned through ignorance, who knew… Read the whole commentary →