Proverbs 26:2
Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, a curse that is causeless does not alight.
In context
1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, a curse that is causeless does not alight. 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools. 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 26:2 in the KJV
As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, So the curse causeless shall not come.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 26:2 in the NIV
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.