Apologetics Bible

Proverbs 26:1

Hebrew

כַּשֶּׁלֶג ׀ בַּקַּיִץ וְכַמָּטָר בַּקָּצִיר כֵּן לֹא־נָאוֶה לִכְסִיל כָּבֽוֹד׃

khasheleg- -vaqayitz-vekhamatar-vaqatziyr-khen-lo'-na'veh-likhesiyl-khavvod

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

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

ASV: As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest,

YLT: As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honour is not comely for a fool.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:2

Hebrew

כַּצִּפּוֹר לָנוּד כַּדְּרוֹר לָעוּף כֵּן קִֽלְלַת חִנָּם לא לוֹ תָבֹֽא׃

khatzifvor-lanvd-khadervor-la'vf-khen-qilelat-chinam-l'-lvo-tavo'

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

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

ASV: As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying,

YLT: As a bird by wandering, as a swallow by flying, So reviling without cause doth not come.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:3

Hebrew

שׁוֹט לַסּוּס מֶתֶג לַחֲמוֹר וְשֵׁבֶט לְגֵו כְּסִילִֽים׃

shvot-lasvs-meteg-lachamvor-veshevet-legev-khesiyliym

KJV: A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.

AKJV: A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.

ASV: A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass,

YLT: A whip is for a horse, a bridle for an ass, And a rod for the back of fools.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:4

Hebrew

אַל־תַּעַן כְּסִיל כְּאִוַּלְתּוֹ פֶּֽן־תִּשְׁוֶה־לּוֹ גַם־אָֽתָּה׃

'al-ta'an-khesiyl-khe'ivaletvo-fen-tisheveh-lvo-gam-'atah

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

AKJV: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him.

ASV: Answer not a fool according to his folly,

YLT: Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him--even thou.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:5

Hebrew

עֲנֵה כְסִיל כְּאִוַּלְתּוֹ פֶּן־יִהְיֶה חָכָם בְּעֵינָֽיו׃

'aneh-khesiyl-khe'ivaletvo-fen-yiheyeh-chakham-ve'eynayv

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

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

ASV: Answer a fool according to his folly,

YLT: Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:6

Hebrew

מְקַצֶּה רַגְלַיִם חָמָס שֹׁתֶה שֹׁלֵחַ דְּבָרִים בְּיַד־כְּסִֽיל׃

meqatzeh-ragelayim-chamas-shoteh-sholecha-devariym-veyad-khesiyl

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

AKJV: He that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks damage.

ASV: He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool

YLT: He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:7

Hebrew

דַּלְיוּ שֹׁקַיִם מִפִּסֵּחַ וּמָשָׁל בְּפִי כְסִילִֽים׃

daleyv-shoqayim-mifisecha-vmashal-vefiy-khesiyliym

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

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

ASV: The legs of the lame hang loose;

YLT: Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:8

Hebrew

כִּצְרוֹר אֶבֶן בְּמַרְגֵּמָה כֵּן־נוֹתֵן לִכְסִיל כָּבֽוֹד׃

khitzervor-'even-vemaregemah-khen-nvoten-likhesiyl-khavvod

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

AKJV: As he that binds a stone in a sling, so is he that gives honor to a fool.

ASV: As one that bindeth a stone in a sling,

YLT: As one who is binding a stone in a sling, So is he who is giving honour to a fool.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:9

Hebrew

חוֹחַ עָלָה בְיַד־שִׁכּוֹר וּמָשָׁל בְּפִי כְסִילִֽים׃

chvocha-'alah-veyad-shikhvor-vmashal-vefiy-khesiyliym

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

AKJV: As a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.

ASV: Asa thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard,

YLT: A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:10

Hebrew

רַב מְחֽוֹלֵֽל־כֹּל וְשֹׂכֵר כְּסִיל וְשֹׂכֵר עֹבְרִֽים׃

rav-mechvolel-khol-veshokher-khesiyl-veshokher-'overiym

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

AKJV: The great God that formed all things both rewards the fool, and rewards transgressors.

ASV: As an archer that woundeth all,

YLT: Great is the Former of all, And He is rewarding a fool, And is rewarding transgressors.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:11

Hebrew

כְּכֶלֶב שָׁב עַל־קֵאוֹ כְּסִיל שׁוֹנֶה בְאִוַּלְתּֽוֹ׃

khekhelev-shav-'al-qe'vo-khesiyl-shvoneh-ve'ivaletvo

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

AKJV: As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool returns to his folly.

ASV: As a dog that returneth to his vomit,

YLT: As a dog hath returned to its vomit, A fool is repeating his folly.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:12

Hebrew

רָאִיתָ אִישׁ חָכָם בְּעֵינָיו תִּקְוָה לִכְסִיל מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃

ra'iyta-'iysh-chakham-ve'eynayv-tiqevah-likhesiyl-mimenv

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

AKJV: See you a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

ASV: Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit?

YLT: Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him!

Exposition: Proverbs 26:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:13

Hebrew

אָמַר עָצֵל שַׁחַל בַּדָּרֶךְ אֲרִי בֵּין הָרְחֹבֽוֹת׃

'amar-'atzel-shachal-vadarekhe-'ariy-veyn-harechovvot

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

AKJV: The slothful man says, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

ASV: The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way;

YLT: The slothful hath said, `A lion is in the way, A lion is in the broad places.'

Exposition: Proverbs 26:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:14

Hebrew

הַדֶּלֶת תִּסּוֹב עַל־צִירָהּ וְעָצֵל עַל־מִטָּתֽוֹ׃

hadelet-tisvov-'al-tziyrah-ve'atzel-'al-mitatvo

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

AKJV: As the door turns on his hinges, so does the slothful on his bed.

ASV: Asthe door turneth upon its hinges,

YLT: The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:15

Hebrew

טָמַן עָצֵל יָדוֹ בַּצַּלָּחַת נִלְאָה לַֽהֲשִׁיבָהּ אֶל־פִּֽיו׃

taman-'atzel-yadvo-vatzalachat-nile'ah-lahashiyvah-'el-fiyv

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

AKJV: The slothful hides his hand in his bosom; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth.

ASV: The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish;

YLT: The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:16

Hebrew

חָכָם עָצֵל בְּעֵינָיו מִשִּׁבְעָה מְשִׁיבֵי טָֽעַם׃

chakham-'atzel-ve'eynayv-mishive'ah-meshiyvey-ta'am

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

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

ASV: The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit

YLT: Wiser is the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven men returning a reason.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:17

Hebrew

מַחֲזִיק בְּאָזְנֵי־כָלֶב עֹבֵר מִתְעַבֵּר עַל־רִיב לֹּֽא־לֽוֹ׃

machaziyq-ve'azeney-khalev-'over-mite'aver-'al-riyv-lo'-lvo

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

AKJV: He that passes by, and meddles with strife belonging not to him, is like one that takes a dog by the ears.

ASV: He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him,

YLT: Laying hold on the ears of a dog, Is a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:18

Hebrew

כְּֽמִתְלַהְלֵהַּ הַיֹּרֶה זִקִּים חִצִּים וָמָֽוֶת׃

khemitelaheleha-hayoreh-ziqiym-chitziym-vamavet

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

AKJV: As a mad man who casts firebrands, arrows, and death,

ASV: As a madman who casteth firebrands,

YLT: As one pretending to be feeble, Who is casting sparks, arrows, and death,

Exposition: Proverbs 26:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:19

Hebrew

כֵּֽן־אִישׁ רִמָּה אֶת־רֵעֵהוּ וְאָמַר הֲ‍ֽלֹא־מְשַׂחֵק אָֽנִי׃

khen-'iysh-rimah-'et-re'ehv-ve'amar-halo'-meshacheq-'aniy

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

AKJV: So is the man that deceives his neighbor, and says, Am not I in sport?

ASV: So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor,

YLT: So hath a man deceived his neighbour, And hath said, `Am not I playing?'

Exposition: Proverbs 26:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:20

Hebrew

בְּאֶפֶס עֵצִים תִּכְבֶּה־אֵשׁ וּבְאֵין נִרְגָּן יִשְׁתֹּק מָדֽוֹן׃

ve'efes-'etziym-tikheveh-'esh-vve'eyn-niregan-yishetoq-madvon

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

AKJV: Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.

ASV: For lack of wood the fire goeth out;

YLT: Without wood is fire going out, And without a tale-bearer, contention ceaseth,

Exposition: Proverbs 26:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:21

Hebrew

פֶּחָם לְגֶחָלִים וְעֵצִים לְאֵשׁ וְאִישׁ מדונים מִדְיָנִים לְחַרְחַר־רִֽיב׃

fecham-legechaliym-ve'etziym-le'esh-ve'iysh-mdvnym-mideyaniym-lecharechar-riyv

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

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

ASV: Ascoals are to hot embers, and wood to fire,

YLT: Coal to burning coals, and wood to fire, And a man of contentions to kindle strife.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:22

Hebrew

דִּבְרֵי נִרְגָּן כְּמִֽתְלַהֲמִים וְהֵם יָרְדוּ חַדְרֵי־בָֽטֶן׃

diverey-niregan-khemitelahamiym-vehem-yaredv-chaderey-vaten

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

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

ASV: The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,

YLT: The words of a tale-bearer are as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down to the inner parts of the heart.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:23

Hebrew

כֶּסֶף סִיגִים מְצֻפֶּה עַל־חָרֶשׂ שְׂפָתַיִם דֹּלְקִים וְלֶב־רָֽע׃

khesef-siygiym-metzufeh-'al-charesh-shefatayim-doleqiym-velev-ra'

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

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

ASV: Fervent lips and a wicked heart

YLT: Silver of dross spread over potsherd, Are burning lips and an evil heart.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:24

Hebrew

בשפתו בִּשְׂפָתָיו יִנָּכֵר שׂוֹנֵא וּבְקִרְבּוֹ יָשִׁית מִרְמָֽה׃

vshftv-vishefatayv-yinakher-shvone'-vveqirevvo-yashiyt-miremah

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

AKJV: He that hates dissembles with his lips, and lays up deceit within him;

ASV: He that hateth dissembleth with his lips;

YLT: By his lips doth a hater dissemble, And in his heart he placeth deceit,

Exposition: Proverbs 26:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:25

Hebrew

כִּֽי־יְחַנֵּן קוֹלוֹ אַל־תַּֽאֲמֶן־בּוֹ כִּי שֶׁבַע תּוֹעֵבוֹת בְּלִבּֽוֹ׃

khiy-yechanen-qvolvo-'al-ta'amen-vvo-khiy-sheva'-tvo'evvot-velivvo

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

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

ASV: When he speaketh fair, believe him not;

YLT: When his voice is gracious trust not in him, For seven abominations are in his heart.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:26

Hebrew

תִּכַּסֶּה שִׂנְאָה בְּמַשָּׁאוֹן תִּגָּלֶה רָעָתוֹ בְקָהָֽל׃

tikhaseh-shine'ah-vemasha'von-tigaleh-ra'atvo-veqahal

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

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

ASV: Though hishatred cover itself with guile,

YLT: Hatred is covered by deceit, Revealed is its wickedness in an assembly.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:27

Hebrew

כֹּֽרֶה־שַּׁחַת בָּהּ יִפֹּל וְגֹלֵל אֶבֶן אֵלָיו תָּשֽׁוּב׃

khoreh-shachat-vah-yifol-vegolel-'even-'elayv-tashvv

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

AKJV: Whoever digs a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolls a stone, it will return on him.

ASV: Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein;

YLT: Whoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And the roller of a stone, to him it turneth.

Exposition: Proverbs 26:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Proverbs 26:28

Hebrew

לְֽשׁוֹן־שֶׁקֶר יִשְׂנָא דַכָּיו וּפֶה חָלָק יַעֲשֶׂה מִדְחֶֽה׃

leshvon-sheqer-yishena'-dakhayv-vfeh-chalaq-ya'asheh-midecheh

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

AKJV: A lying tongue hates those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth works ruin.

ASV: A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded;

YLT: A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow!

Exposition: Proverbs 26:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.