Proverbs 26:11
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
In other versions
As a dog that returneth to his vomit, `So is' a fool that repeateth his folly.
ASV
Like a dog going back to the food which he has not been able to keep down, is the foolish man doing his foolish acts over again.
BBE
As a dog turneth back to its vomit, [so] a fool repeateth his folly.
DBY
As a dog that returns to his vomit, So is a fool who repeats his folly.
WEB
As a dog hath returned to its vomit, A fool is repeating his folly.
YLT
As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool returns to his folly.
ENG
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
WBT
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
BSB
In context
9As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
10The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.