Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 26:11
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Berean Standard Bible
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
King James Version
As a dog returneth to his vomit, [so] a fool returneth to his folly.
World English Bible
As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.
American Standard Version
As a dog that returneth to his vomit, [So is] a fool that repeateth his folly.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 26
9 Like a thorn that goes 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!”
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