Proverbs 26:7

Conservative English Version

A fool with words of wisdom is like an athlete with legs that can't move.

Cross References

Psalm 64:8

They will be destroyed by their own words, and everyone who sees them will tremble with fear.

Proverbs 17:7

It sounds strange for a fool to talk sensibly, but it's even worse for a ruler to tell lies.

Proverbs 26:6

Sending a message by a fool is like chopping off your foot and drinking poison.

Proverbs 26:8

Are you going to honor a fool? Why not shoot a slingshot with the rock tied tight?

Proverbs 26:9

A thornbush waved around in the hand of a drunkard is no worse than a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Luke 4:23

Jesus answered: You will certainly want to tell me this saying, "Doctor, first make yourself well." You will tell me to do the same things here in my own hometown that you heard I did in Capernaum.