Proverbs 26:7

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 26:9

As if a thorn should grow in the hand of a drunkard: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 17:7

Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.

Psalm 64:8

who troublest the depth of the sea, the noise of its waves. The Gentiles shall be troubled,

Luke 4:23

And he said to them: Doubtless you will say to me this similitude: Physician, heal thyself: as great things as we have heard done in Capharnaum, do also here in thy own country.

Proverbs 26:6

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

Proverbs 26:8

As he that casteth a stone into the heap of Mercury: so is he that giveth honour to a fool.