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Proverbs 26:6
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
Proverbs 26:6 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 26:6 in other translations
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
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In context
3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
7 The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
8 As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
9 As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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