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PROVERBS 26
FOOLS RETURN TO THE SAME MISTAKES
Solomon shares some harsh words regarding the foolish. When dealing with foolish people, sometimes it is better to not respond or sink to their level. Even when fools speak proverbs or wisdom, their words are pointless because they can’t take their own advice.
Solomon compares foolish people who repeatedly make the same mistakes to dogs who eat their own vomit. The only person with less potential than a fool is an arrogant person who only values their own opinion.
Solomon speaks of the power of speech. It is dangerous to spew hurtful words and then pretend they were merely a joke. Argumentative people who speak like this don’t know when to stop. People who use flattery and lies to get ahead are not trustworthy friends.
STUDY QUESTIONS
- What does Proverbs 26:4–5 reveal about when to respond to foolishness and when to remain silent?
- How does Proverbs 26:11 describe someone who continually makes the same mistakes?
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