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Proverbs 26:6

World English Bible

One who sends a message by the hand of a fool
is cutting off feet and drinking violence.

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Proverbs 26:6 in other translations

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.

Proverbs 26:6 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 26:6 in context

  1. 4Don’t answer a fool according to his folly,
    lest you also be like him.
  2. 5Answer a fool according to his folly,
    lest he be wise in his own eyes.
  3. 6One who sends a message by the hand of a fool
    is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
  4. 7Like the legs of the lame that hang loose,
    so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
  5. 8As one who binds a stone in a sling,
    so is he who gives honor to a fool.