Proverbs 26:11

Modern

As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

Traditional

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

Literal

Like a dog returning to its vomit is a fool repeating his folly.

Latin

Sicut canis qui revertitur ad vomitum suum, sic imprudens qui iterat stultitiam suam.

Hebrew

English

As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

Even when foolish actions cause serious problems, a fool continues to act foolishly (Proverbs 17:10; see also 2 Peter 2:22).

2 Peter 2:22
Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.”
Matthew 12:45
Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”
Exodus 8:15
When Pharaoh saw that there was relief, however, he hardened his heart and would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said.