Proverbs 26:2

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:2

BSB
Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.
AKJV
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
CPDV
Like a bird flying away to another place, and like a sparrow that hurries away freely, so also a curse uttered against someone without cause will pass away.
ERV
As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, so the curse that is causeless lighteth not.
NHEB
Like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow, so the undeserved curse doesn't come to rest.
SMT
As the sparrow for wandering, as the swallow for flying, so the curse shall not come in vain.

Commentary for Proverbs 26:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:2
Summary
Baseless curses are powerless and ineffective
Event
Nullifying undeserved curses
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Promise