American Standard Version
"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
“He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.”
“One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.”
“Like cutting off the feet or drinking violence, so is sending a message by the hand of a fool.”
“He that sendeth words by a foolish messenger, is lame of feet and drinketh iniquity.”
“He who sends news by the hand of a foolish man is cutting off his feet and drinking in damage.”
“He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.”
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
Asa thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.