Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 26:11

Monday, September 29, 2025

As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
— Proverbs 26:11

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Illustration of Proverbs 26:11 — As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

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