Devine Scripture

Proverbs 26:6

Proverbs chapter 26 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.5Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

v.6This passage

v.7The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

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.