Proverbs 26:7

New Century Version

A wise saying spoken by a fool is as useless as the legs of a crippled person.

Cross References

Psalm 64:8

Their own words will be used against them. All who see them will shake their heads.

Proverbs 17:7

Fools should not be proud, and rulers should not be liars.

Proverbs 26:6

Sending a message by a foolish person is like cutting off your feet or drinking poison.

Proverbs 26:8

Giving honor to a foolish person is like tying a stone in a slingshot.

Proverbs 26:9

A wise saying spoken by a fool is like a thorn stuck in the hand of a drunk.

Luke 4:23

Jesus said to them, “I know that you will tell me the old saying: ‘Doctor, heal yourself.’ You want to say, ‘We heard about the things you did in Capernaum. Do those things here in your own town!’ ”