Proverbs 26:1
Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest,so honor is not fitting for a fool.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
In Context
2Like a fluttering sparrow,like a darting swallow,so the undeserved curse doesn't come to rest.
Cross References
Judges 9:20but if not, let fire come out from Abimelech, and devour the men of Shechem, and the house of Millo; and let fire come out from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and devour Abimelech."
1 Samuel 12:17Isn't it wheat harvest today? I will call to the Lord, that he may send thunder and rain; and you shall know and see that your wickedness is great, which you have done in the sight of the Lord, in asking for a king."
Esther 4:6So Hathach went out to Mordecai, to city square which was before the king's gate.
Psalms 12:8The wicked walk on every side,when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men.
Psalms 52:1For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, "David has come to Abimelech's house."Why do you boast of mischief, mighty man?God's loving kindness endures continually.
Proverbs 19:10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool,much less for a servant to have rule over princes.