Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 26:1 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Proverbs 26:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 26 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Proverbs About Fools
“As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.”
Proverbs 26:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 26:1
Snow in summer, rain in harvest, and 'honour' for a fool are equally 'not seemly' (Hebrew 'lo na'vah'—not fitting/appropriate). Weather out of season damages crops; honor given to fools is similarly destructive and contrary to natural order. Fools deserve reproof, not honor (26:3). Reformed theology values proper order reflecting God's wisdom. Honoring fools elevates wickedness and encourages folly. Society that honors fools rather than wise degenerates. This proverb warns against false praise and inappropriate elevation of those lacking wisdom and virtue.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 26:1
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“much less for a servant to have rule over princes.”
“The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.”
“to city square which was before the king's gate.”
“that he may send thunder and rain; and you shall know and see that your wickedness is great”
“when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men.”
“but who honors those who fear Yahweh; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts”
“he went and stood on the top of Mount Gerizim”
“when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul”
“and advanced him”
“much less do lying lips fit a prince.”