Proverbs 26:6
“He that sendeth a message by the hand of a foole, cutteth off the feete, and drinketh dammage.”
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Proverbs 26:6 Context
4Answere not a foole according to his folly, lest thou also be like vnto him. 5Answere a foole according to his folly, lest hee be wise in his owne conceit. 6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a foole, cutteth off the feete, and drinketh dammage. 7The legges of the lame are not equall: so is a parable in the mouth of fooles. 8As hee that bindeth a stone in a sling; so is hee that giueth honour to a foole.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:6
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, [and] drinketh damage.
- King James Version
He cuts off {his own} feet {and} drinks violence Who sends a message by the hand of a fool.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off `his own' feet, `and' drinketh in damage.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who sends news by the hand of a foolish man is cutting off his feet and drinking in damage.
- Basic English Bible
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off [his own] feet, [and] drinketh damage.
- Darby Bible
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
- Webster's Bible
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
- World English Bible
He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh damage.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 26:6
26:6 Cutteth off the feet - Of his messenger; bids one go that wants legs. Drinketh - Drinking, in scripture, frequently denotes the plentiful doing or receiving of any thing.