Verse 6

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:26 : 26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is a sluggard to those who send him.
  • Prov 13:17 : 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
  • Prov 25:13 : 13 Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his master’s soul.
  • Num 13:31 : 31 But the men who had gone up with him said, "We cannot attack these people, for they are stronger than we are."