Proverbs 26:8

Good News Translation

Praising someone who is stupid makes as much sense as tying a stone in a sling.

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Fools should not live in luxury, and slaves should not rule over noblemen.

Praise for a fool is out of place, like snow in summer or rain at harvest time.

A fool can use a proverb about as well as crippled people can use their legs.

A fool quoting a wise saying reminds you of a drunk trying to pick a thorn out of his hand.

a slave who becomes a king, a fool who has all he wants to eat,