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Proverbs 26:6-9
New International Version
Proverbs 26:6-9
New International Version
6 Sending a message by the hands of a fool(A)
is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison.
7 Like the useless legs of one who is lame
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.(B)
8 Like tying a stone in a sling
is the giving of honor to a fool.(C)
9 Like a thornbush in a drunkard’s hand
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.(D)
Proverbs 26:6-9
King James Version
Proverbs 26:6-9
King James Version
6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
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Proverbs 26:6-9
New King James Version
Proverbs 26:6-9
New King James Version
6 He who sends a message by the hand of a fool
Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
7 Like the legs of the lame that hang limp
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
8 Like one who binds a stone in a sling
Is he who gives honor to a fool.
9 Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
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