Proverbs 27:22 akjv — Though you should bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

American King James Version

" Though you should bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. "

— Proverbs 27:22, American King James Version

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“Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.”
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“If you should pound the fool in the mortar among the grain with the pestle, his foolishness would not depart from him.”
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Proverbs 27 — Context

As in water face answers to face, so the heart of man to man.

Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.

Though you should bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

Be you diligent to know the state of your flocks, and look well to your herds.

For riches are not for ever: and does the crown endure to every generation?

The hay appears, and the tender grass shows itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

Proverbs 27:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 27:22 say?

Proverbs 27:22 in the American King James Version reads: “ Though you should bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. ”

Where is Proverbs 27:22 in the Bible?

Proverbs 27:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 27, verse 22.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 27:22.

What translation should I read Proverbs 27:22 in?

Proverbs 27:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 27:22?

Proverbs 27:22 reads (AKJV): “ Though you should bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 27:22 akjv — Though you should bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

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