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Proverbs 26:13 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. "
Proverbs 26:13
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
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Proverbs 26:1
"As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool."
Proverbs 26:2
"As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come."
Proverbs 26:3
"A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back."
Proverbs 26:4
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like"
Proverbs 26:5
"Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit."
Proverbs 26:6
"He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage."
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