Proverbs 26:1

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:1

BSB
Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honor does not befit a fool.
AKJV
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not seemly for a fool.
CPDV
In the manner of snow in the summer, and rain at the harvest, so also is glory unfit for the foolish.
ERV
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
NHEB
Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.
SMT
As snow in summer and as rain in harvest, so honor not becoming to the foolish one.

Commentary for Proverbs 26:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:1
Summary
Honoring fool is as inappropriate as snow
Event
Condemning misplaced honor
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom