Verse 6

He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet, and drinks in damage.

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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 mischief, but a faithful ambassador is health.
  • 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 cannot go up against the people, for they are stronger than we.