Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 26:8 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Proverbs 26:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 26 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. bindeth: or, putteth a precious stone in an heap of stones”
Proverbs 26:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 26:8
Binding a stone in a sling is like giving honor to a fool. The Hebrew 'tseror even' (bind stone) in 'margemah' (sling) creates absurd image. Slinging requires stone to release; binding it makes sling useless or dangerous (stone might swing back and hit user). Honoring fools is similarly counterproductive - it doesn't help them and may harm those who honored them. Fools can't handle honor properly. Wisdom withholds honor from those who'll misuse it.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 26:8
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“and as rain in harvest”
“For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;”
“much less for a servant to have rule over princes.”