Proverbs 26:6

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He that sendeth words by a foolish messenger, is lame of feet and drinketh iniquity.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:13

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.

Proverbs 10:26

As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him.

Proverbs 13:17

The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

Numbers 13:31

In the mean time Caleb, to still the murmuring of the people that rose against Moses, said: Let us go up and possess the land, for we shall be able to conquer it.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he imagine himself to be wise.

Proverbs 26:7

As a lame man hath fair legs in vain: so a parable is unseemly in the mouth of fools.