Proverbs 26:7

The Passion Translation

You can never trust the words of a fool, just like a crippled man can’t trust his legs to support him.

Cross References

Psalm 64:8

Staggering backward, they will be destroyed by the very ones they spoke against. All who see this will view them with scorn.

Proverbs 17:7

It is not proper for a leader to lie and deceive, and don’t expect excellent words to be spoken by a fool.

Proverbs 26:6

If you choose a fool to represent you, you’re asking for trouble. It will be as bad for you as cutting off your own feet!

Proverbs 26:8

Give honor to a fool and watch it backfire— like a stone tied to a slingshot.

Proverbs 26:9

The statements of a fool will hurt others like a thorn bush brandished by a drunk.

Luke 4:23

Jesus said to them, “I suppose you’ll quote me the proverb, ‘Doctor, go and heal yourself before you try to heal others.’ And you’ll say, ‘Work the miracles here in your hometown that we heard you did in Capernaum.’