Proverbs 26:11 Meaning
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
Context Explained
9As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
10The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
2 Peter 2:22
This verse echoes the idea of returning to folly, similar to the dog returning to its vomit.
Proverbs 14:16
Both verses contrast the wise and the foolish.
Matthew 7:6
Jesus warns against giving what is holy to dogs, paralleling the foolishness in returning to folly.
Source: Proverbs 26:11