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Proverbs 26:9

Like a thorn that falls into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Proverbs 26:9 · Berean Standard Bible

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Proverbs 26:9 in other translations

KJV King James Version

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

WEB World English Bible

Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

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In context

6 Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

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.

9 Like a thorn that falls into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

10 Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or passerby.

11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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