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Proverbs 26:2

As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
Proverbs 26:2 · King James Version

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.

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