Proverbs 26:2-3
Proverbs 26:2-3 American Standard Version (ASV)
As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
Proverbs 26:2-3 New Living Translation (NLT)
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim. Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle, and a fool with a rod to his back!
Proverbs 26:2-3 The Message (MSG)
You have as little to fear from an undeserved curse as from the dart of a wren or the swoop of a swallow. A whip for the racehorse, a tiller for the sailboat— and a stick for the back of fools!
Proverbs 26:2-3 King James Version (KJV)
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, So the curse causeless shall not come. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the fool's back.
Proverbs 26:2-3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, So a curse without cause does not alight. A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the back of fools.
Proverbs 26:2-3 New Century Version (NCV)
Curses will not harm someone who is innocent; they are like sparrows or swallows that fly around and never land. Whips are for horses, and harnesses are for donkeys, so paddles are good for fools.
Proverbs 26:2-3 New International Version (NIV)
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
Proverbs 26:2-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, So a curse without cause shall not alight. A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back.
Proverbs 26:2-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Like the sparrow in her wandering, like the swallow in her flying, So the curse without cause does not come and alight [on the undeserving]. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the backs of fools [who refuse to learn].
Proverbs 26:2-3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
An undeserved curse will be powerless to harm you. It may flutter over you like a bird, but it will find no place to land. Guide a horse with a whip, direct a donkey with a bridle, and lead a rebellious fool with a beating on his backside!