Proverbs 26:10
The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
King James Version
In Context
9As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
Cross References
Romans 2:6Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 26:7-10
6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. To recommend wisdom to us, and to quicken us to the diligent use of all the means for the getting of wisdom, Solomon here shows that fools are fit for nothing; they are either… Read the whole commentary →