Proverbs 26:4
26:4 Answer not a fool {a} according to his folly, lest thou
     also be like him.

     (a) Consent not to him in his doings.

Proverbs 26:5
26:5 Answer a fool {b} according to his folly, lest he be wise
     in his own conceit.

     (b) Reprove him as the matter requires.

Proverbs 26:6
26:6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off
     {c} the feet, {d} [and] drinketh damage.

     (c) That is, of the messenger whom he sends.
     (d) That is, receives damage by it.

Proverbs 26:9
26:9 [As] a thorn goeth {e} up into the hand of a drunkard, so
     [is] a parable in the mouth of fools.

     (e) By which he hurts both himself and others.

Proverbs 26:10
26:10 {f} The great [God] that formed all [things] both
      rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

      (f) Meaning God.

Proverbs 26:12
26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] {g}
      more hope of a fool than of him.

      (g) For the fool would rather be counselled than he: also
          the fool sins out of ignorance, and the other out of
          malice.

Proverbs 26:13
26:13 The slothful [man] saith, {h} [There is] a lion in the
      way; a lion [is] in the streets.

      (h) Read Proverbs 22:13.

Proverbs 26:19
26:19 So [is] the man [that] deceiveth {i} his neighbour, and
      saith, Am not I in sport?

      (i) Who disguises himself to be that which he is not.

Proverbs 26:23
26:23 Burning lips and {k} a wicked heart [are like] a potsherd
      covered with silver dross.

      (k) They will soon break out and utter themselves.

Proverbs 26:25
26:25 When he speaketh kindly, believe him not: for [there are]
      {l} seven abominations in his heart.

      (l) Meaning many: he uses a certain number for the
          uncertain.

Proverbs 26:26
26:26 [Whose] hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall
      be revealed before the [whole] {m} congregation.

      (m) In the assembly of the godly.