Proverbs 26:2
The Scripture
(2) As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the king of Israel is warned about the danger of lying and the consequences of false speech. The text contrasts the wisdom of truth with the folly of deceit, showing how lies can bring ruin and how honesty leads to peace. It also mentions the importance of guarding one's tongue and speaking only what is true.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 23:8Deuteronomy 23:4Deuteronomy 23:5I Samuel 14:28I Samuel 14:29I Samuel 17:43II Samuel 16:12Nehemiah 13:2Psalms 109:28
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