Proverbs 26:6

American Standard Version 2015

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool\par\tab Cutteth off {\i his own} feet, {\i and} drinketh in damage.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:13

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,\par\tab {\i So is} a faithful messenger to them that send him;\par\tab For he refresheth the soul of his masters.

Proverbs 10:26

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,\par\tab So is the sluggard to them that send him.

Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger falleth into evil;\par\tab But a faithful ambassador is health.

Numbers 13:31

But the men that went up with him said, We are not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool according to his folly,\par\tab Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

Proverbs 26:7

The legs of the lame hang loose;\par\tab So is a parable in the mouth of fools.