Proverbs 26:9

New American Bible - revised edition

A thorn stuck in the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Cross References

Proverbs 23:35

“They struck me, but it did not pain me; they beat me, but I did not feel it. When can I get up, when can I go out and get more?”

Proverbs 26:10

An archer wounding all who pass by is anyone who hires a drunken fool.

Proverbs 26:8

Giving honor to a fool is like entangling a stone in the sling.