Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 26:6
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Berean Standard Bible
Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
King James Version
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, [and] drinketh damage.
World English Bible
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
American Standard Version
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off [his own] feet, [and] drinketh in damage.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 26
4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
7 Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
8 Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.
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