Proverbs 26:7

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

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

Cross References

Proverbs 26:9

Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 17:7

Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

Psalm 64:8

Their own tongues shall ruin them. All who see them will shake their heads.

Luke 4:23

He said to them, *Doubtless you will tell me this parable, 'Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done at Kefar-Nachum, do also here in your hometown.'*

Proverbs 26:6

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

Proverbs 26:8

As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.