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Proverbs 26:6

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 26:6 in other translations

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

Proverbs 26:6 · World English Bible

Proverbs 26:6 in context

  1. 4Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
  2. 5Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
  3. 6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
  4. 7The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
  5. 8As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.