Proverbs 26:6

Revised Version 1885

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:26

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger falleth into evil: But a faithful ambassador is health.

Proverbs 25:13

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.

Proverbs 26:5

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

Proverbs 26:7

The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Numbers 13:31

But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.