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Proverbs 26:6

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.

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As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

But the men who went up with him said, We aren't able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.