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Proverbs 26:9

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

Proverbs 26:9 · Webster 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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

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.

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In context

6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, [and] drinketh damage.

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

8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so [is] he that giveth honor to a fool.

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

10 The great [God] that formed all [things] both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, [so] a fool returneth to his folly.

12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

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