잠언 Chapter 26

Translation: ESV

2

Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, a curse that is causeless does not alight.

Key Message

A groundless curse has no power, and God protects the righteous from unjust curses.

▸This declares that a groundless curse has no effect.

This declares that a groundless curse has no effect. Though curses were believed to carry real power in ancient society, Proverbs teaches that an undeserved curse, like a bird wandering without a destination, is powerless. A righteous God protects the innocent from unjust curses.

Related Verses

How can I curse whom God has not cursed? How can I denounce whom the LORD has not denounced?
4

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.

Key Message

Arguing at the level of foolishness causes you to descend to that level. Sometimes silence is wisdom.

▸This is a warning not to engage a fool's foolishness at the same level.

17

Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.

Key Message

Inserting oneself into a quarrel that has nothing to do with oneself is the foolishness of exposing oneself to unnecessary danger.

▸This warns of the danger of unnecessarily interfering in a quarrel that has nothing to do with oneself.