Bible Commentary

Proverbs 26:11

Proverbs 26:11

Little Bible — for children and parents · Growth Figures · © Growth Figures. All rights reserved.

The image is deliberately revolting. A dog returning to its vomit is senseless and repulsive — yet the fool's return to folly is exactly as senseless and just as spiritually repulsive to God. Foolishness is not a single bad choice; it is the pattern of returning to what has already proven harmful. The New Testament quotes this verse () in describing those who return to sin after hearing the truth.

Memory phrase: Do not go back to wrong.

Talk about it: Why is it foolish to keep doing something you know is wrong?

Prayer: God, help me not go back to wrong things.

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Recommended reading

More for Proverbs 26:11

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.