Proverbs 26:6

The English Standar Version

Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:26

Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

Proverbs 25:13

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; 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 a lame man's legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Numbers 13:31

Then 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 are."