Proverbs 26:7

Tree of Life Version

Like a lame man’s legs that hang limp, so is a proverb in a fool’s mouth.

Cross References

Psalm 64:8

But God will shoot them with an arrow— suddenly their wounds will appear.

Proverbs 17:7

Arrogant lips are not fitting for a fool, much less lying lips for a ruler.

Proverbs 26:6

Like cutting off one’s feet or drinking violence is sending a message by a fool’s hand.

Proverbs 26:8

Like tying a stone into a sling, so is giving honor to a fool.

Proverbs 26:9

Like a thorn bush in a drunkard’s hand is a proverb in a fool’s mouth.

Luke 4:23

But He said to them, “Doubtless you will say to Me this proverb, ‘Doctor, heal yourself!’ and ‘What we have heard was done at Capernaum, do as much here also in your hometown.’”