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Proverbs 26:6

WEB

6One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.

KJV

6He that sendeth[+] a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

BSB

6Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

FBV

6Trusting someone [+] stupid to deliver a message is like cutting off your feet or drinking poison.


Extra References

Proverbs 25:13

13As 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.


Proverbs 10:26

26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.


Proverbs 13:17

17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.


Numbers 13:31

31But the men who went up with him said, “We aren’t able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.”