11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly.

Other Translations of Proverbs 26:11

King James Version

11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. returneth to his folly: Heb. iterateth his folly

English Standard Version

11 Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly.

The Message

11 As a dog eats its own vomit, so fools recycle silliness.

New King James Version

11 As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly.

New Living Translation

11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 26:11

Commentary on Proverbs 26:11

(Read Proverbs 26:11)

The dog is a loathsome emblem of those sinners who return to their vices, 2 Peter 2:22.