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Proverbs 26:11

As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

Proverbs 26:11 · Berean Standard Bible

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Proverbs 26:11 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

WEB World English Bible

As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

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In context

8 Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.

9 Like a thorn that falls into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

10 Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or passerby.

11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

13 The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!”

14 As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed.

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