He that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks violence.
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble: but a faithful ambassador is health.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that 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.
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
But the men that went up with him said, We are not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.