Proverbs 26:6

6 Sending a message by the hands of a fool is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison.

Proverbs 26:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
ESV
6 Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
NLT
6 Trusting a fool to convey a message is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison!
MSG
6 You're only asking for trouble when you send a message by a fool.
CSB
6 The one who sends a message by a fool's hand cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

Proverbs 26:6 In-Context

4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
6 Sending a message by the hands of a fool is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison.
7 Like the useless legs of one who is lame is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
8 Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Proverbs 10:26
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