Proverbs 26:6
What does Proverbs 26:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 26:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who sends news by the hand of a foolish man is cutting off his feet and drinking in damage.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that sendeth words by a foolish messenger, is lame of feet and drinketh iniquity.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off [his own] feet, [and] drinketh damage.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 25:13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So isa faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
- Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
- Numbers 13:31
But the men that went up with him said, We are not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.
- Proverbs 10:26
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
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