Proverbs 26:6
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 10:26 : 26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
- Prov 13:17 : 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
- Prov 25:13 : 13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
- Num 13:31 : 31 But the men who went up with him said, "We aren't able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we."
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Prov 26:7-104 verses84%
7 Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
8 As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.
9 Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
10 As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.
- Prov 26:3-53 verses80%
3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools!
4 Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
- Prov 18:6-72 verses76%
6 A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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9 Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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3 Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
- Prov 13:16-172 verses74%
16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
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21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
- Eccl 10:12-154 verses73%
12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
14 A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?
15 The labor of fools wearies every one of them; for he doesn't know how to go to the city.
- Prov 12:15-162 verses73%
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
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26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
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18 He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
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20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
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18 Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,
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5 A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
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29 He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
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11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
- Prov 14:7-82 verses71%
7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
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5 The fool folds his hands together and ruins himself.
- Prov 19:1-33 verses71%
1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
2 It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
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21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
- Prov 17:24-252 verses71%
24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
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8 The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
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3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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10 One winking with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.
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17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
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12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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32 For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.
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12 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
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3 A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.
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9 Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered thereby.
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7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.