Proverbs 26:7

The English Standar Version

Like a lame man's legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Cross References

Psalm 64:8

They are brought to ruin, with their own tongues turned against them; all who see them will wag their heads.

Proverbs 17:7

Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.

Proverbs 26:6

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

Proverbs 26:8

Like one who binds the stone in the sling is one who gives honor to a fool.

Proverbs 26:9

Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Luke 4:23

And he said to them, "Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, 'Physician, heal yourself.' What we have heard you did at Capernaum, do here in your hometown as well."