Darby Translation 1890

Proverbs 26:6-9 Darby Translation 1890 (DARBY)

6. He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh damage.

7. The legs of the lame hang loose; so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

8. As a bag of gems in a stoneheap, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

9. As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.