Book of Proverbs - Chapter 26

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As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.

PROVERBS 26:1

As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.

PROVERBS 26:2

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

PROVERBS 26:3

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

PROVERBS 26:4

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

PROVERBS 26:5

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

PROVERBS 26:6

The legs of the lame are not equal so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

PROVERBS 26:7

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

PROVERBS 26:8

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

PROVERBS 26:9

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

PROVERBS 26:10

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

PROVERBS 26:11

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

PROVERBS 26:12

The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

PROVERBS 26:13

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

PROVERBS 26:14

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

PROVERBS 26:15

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

PROVERBS 26:16

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

PROVERBS 26:17

As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

PROVERBS 26:18

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

PROVERBS 26:19

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

PROVERBS 26:20

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

PROVERBS 26:21

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

PROVERBS 26:22

Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

PROVERBS 26:23

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

PROVERBS 26:24

When he speaketh fair, believe him not for there are seven abominations in his heart.

PROVERBS 26:25

Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

PROVERBS 26:26

Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

PROVERBS 26:27

A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

PROVERBS 26:28

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Say, We believe in God and what was sent down to us, and what was sent down to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes, and what was given to Moses, Jesus and all the Prophets by their Lord
Quran 2:136

Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me
John 14:6

Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I
John 14:28

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord
Deuteronomy 6:4

The Creator of the heavens and the earth. He has made for you mates from yourselves, and for the cattle (also) mates. By this means He creates you (in the wombs)
Quran 42:11

O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partners with Him, and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allah
Quran 3:64

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 5:30

Indeed, We have revealed to you, (O Muhammad), as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. And we revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Descendants, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and to David We gave the book (of Psalms)
Quran 4:163

Blessed be He Who has placed in the heaven big stars, and has placed therein a great lamp (sun), and a moon giving light. And He it is Who has put the night and the day in succession
Quran 25:61

He (Jesus) Himself stood in their midst and said to them, Peace be to you
Luke 24:36

O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of God. Indeed, God forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful
Quran 39: 53

Indeed, man is in loss, except those who have faith and do righteous deeds, and advise one another to truth and patience
Quran 103:1-3

The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 12:29

Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God
John 20:17

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Matthew 27:46

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
John 13:16

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind
Matthew 22:37

By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.
John 5:30

Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
John 5:19

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 7:21

Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me
Isaiah 49:9

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