Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 26:11

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

1 Related Resource by Heartlight

A Penny Saved is a Lesson Learned
Article by Russ Lawson
How can an old penny teach a life lesson? Children seem to learn better from their mistakes than we as adults do, especially when it comes to sinful things.

Illustration

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

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Evening Thought: Song of Songs 3:4
"Does Christ receive us when we come to him, notwithstanding all our past sinfulness? Does he never chide us for having tried all other refuges first?...."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'God's Message and a Gracious Example'
"[To the Ephesian elders, Paul continued,] "And now I entrust you to God and the message of his grace that is able to build you up and give you an..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Pleasure in All He Has Made' (Ps. 104:24,)
"O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. ... May the glory of the Lord continue forever! The Lord takes..."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Thomas Fuller:
"He that returns good for evil obtains the victory."

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom