Proverbs 26:6

Modern King James Version

He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet and drinks down damage.

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Like cold snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to his senders; for he makes return to his master's soul.

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

A wicked messenger falls into mischief, but a faithful ambassador is health.

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.

Answer a fool according to his foolishness, so that he may not be wise in his own eyes.

The legs of the lame are not equal; so is a parable in the mouth of fools.