As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
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Verse 11 is found in chapter 26 of Proverbs. The chapter gathers proverbs about the fool and explains when his words deserve an answer and when answering merely reproduces his folly. The whip, bridle, and stone illustrate that some fools seem incapable of learning. The paradox requires discernment: some statements must be corrected so they do not go unanswered, while others should not drag the wise person down to the same level of foolishness.
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Compare Proverbs 26:11 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Wie ein Hund sein Gespeites wieder frißt, also ist der Narr, der seine Narrheit wieder treibt.
Como perro que vuelve a su vómito, Así el necio que repite su necedad.
Comme un chien qui retourne à ce qu'il a vomi, Ainsi est un insensé qui revient à sa folie.
Come il cane ritorna al suo vomito, Così lo stolto reitera la sua follia
Como o cão torna ao seu vômito, assim o tolo repete a sua estultícia.
愚昧人重複做愚昧之事, 就如狗轉過來吃自己所吐的。
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