Proverbs 26:9

Modern King James Version

As a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Cross References

Proverbs 23:35

saying, They struck me; I was not sick; they beat me, but I did not know it. When I awaken, I will add more. I will seek it again.

Proverbs 26:10

Great is the Former of all, but he who hires a fool is like one who hires one passing by.

Proverbs 26:8

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