Devine Scripture

Proverbs 26:7

Proverbs chapter 26 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.

v.7This passage

v.8As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 64:8

    So they shall be made to stumble, their own tongue being against them: All that see them shall wag the head.

  • Proverbs 26:9

    Asa thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

  • Matthew 7:4

    Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me cast out the mote out of thine eye; and lo, the beam is in thine own eye?

  • Luke 4:23

    And he said unto them, Doubtless ye will say unto me this parable, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in thine own country.

  • Proverbs 17:7

    Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

  • Psalms 50:16

    But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, And that thou hast taken my covenant in thy mouth,