Proverbs 26:10
The excellent that formed all things, both rewardeth the foole and rewardeth the transgressers.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
In Context
9As a thorne standing vp in the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.
11As a dog turneth againe to his owne vomit, so a foole turneth to his foolishnes.
Cross References
Romans 2:6Who wil reward euery man according to his woorkes:
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 →