Proverbs 26:11

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:11

BSB
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
AKJV
As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool returns to his folly.
CPDV
Like a dog that returns to his vomit, so also is the imprudent who repeats his foolishness.
ERV
As a dog that returneth to his vomit, so is a fool that repeateth his folly.
NHEB
As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.
SMT
As a dog turned back upon his vomit, the foolish one repeated in his folly.

Commentary for Proverbs 26:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:11
Summary
Fool repeats failure like dog's habit
Event
Describing habitual failure
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom