Proverbs 26:7
What does Proverbs 26:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 26:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The legs of one who has no power of walking are hanging loose; so is a wise saying in the mouth of the foolish.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752As a lame man hath fair legs in vain: so a parable is unseemly in the mouth of fools.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The legs of the lame hang loose; so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Context
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,
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