Proverbs 26:6

New King James Version

He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:26

As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy man to those who send him.

Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful ambassador brings health.

Proverbs 25:13

Like the cold of snow in time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

Proverbs 26:7

Like the legs of the lame that hang limp Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Numbers 13:31

But the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we.”