Proverbs 26:2
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
In other versions
As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.
ASV
As the sparrow in her wandering and the swallow in her flight, so the curse does not come without a cause.
BBE
As the sparrow for flitting about, as the swallow for flying, so a curse undeserved shall not come.
DBY
Like a fluttering sparrow, Like a darting swallow, So the undeserved curse doesn't come to rest.
WEB
As a bird by wandering, as a swallow by flying, So reviling without cause doth not come.
YLT
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
ENG
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
WBT
Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.
BSB
In context
1As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
2As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
