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Text: Proverbs 26:1-2 (ESV)

1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,

so honor is not fitting for a fool.

2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying,

a curse that is causeless does not alight.

WHEN HONOR AND CURSES HAVE NO BASIS

Generally, weather is hard to predict, is it not? But in some regions, some seasons are more predictable and so are their climate patterns. Israel's weather was regular enough. The season of wheat harvest is notably dry, so rain would be weird to occur. The same would be true of snow on a sweltering summer day. Summer and snow clearly do not belong together. In the same way, giving respect or "honor" to someone who foolishly ignores God is absurd. Moreover, snow in summer, or rain during a dry season, can also cause damage. This applies to a fool given a position of authority. He will destroy the institution he leads. (Prov 1:7; 3:35)

Definitely, a fool lacks the wisdom to govern others. He makes bad decisions (Prov 10:21). He condones and even promotes immorality (Prov 13:19; 28:15–16) And, he abhors righteousness and the worship of God (Prov 28:14). He appoints fools like himself to positions of authority (Prov 29:12). When fools reign as kings and rulers, there is false security (Prov 24:21–22; 30:7–9).

While honoring the fool has no basis, cursing others may just be a waste of time for it has no basis also. The imagery here is the sparrows and other small birds flying and following erratic patterns. Swallows, especially, are known for dramatic twists and turns as they fly. As they look for food, chasing it, they fly around but don't land. The same is true of the "curse" addressed to the person who has done nothing wrong. In this context, a "curse" is not a magical spell or hex. It refers to condemnation, insult, or declaration of harm (Job 3:1; Psa 109:28; Mark 14:71; Luke 6:28).

Take for example Goliath,hen he threatened to kill David, he cursed David, but the cursing was ineffective. Fighting for the Lord's honor, David prevailed and killed the Philistine giant, instead (1 Sam 17:43–50).

Let us not forget that only God can supernaturally "curse" anyone. (Deu 28:20; Prov 3:33). When the person does not deserve the curse—because God does not instigate it—it never would "land" on the intended person. The example of Balak and Balaam illustrates this. Balak, King of Moab, asked Balaam to curse Israel. However, Balaam replied, "How can I curse whom God has not cursed? How can I denounce whom the LORD has not denounced?" (Num 23:8). Even when Balak was enraged, Balaam replied, "Must I not take care to speak what the LORD puts in my mouth?" (Num 23:12).

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