English Standard Version

Proverbs 26:7-13 English Standard Version (ESV)

7. Like a lame man’s legs, which hang useless,is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

8. Like one who binds the stone in the slingis one who gives honor to a fool.

9. Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkardis a proverb in the mouth of fools.

10. Like an archer who wounds everyoneis one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.

11. Like a dog that returns to his vomitis a fool who repeats his folly.

12. Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

13. The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road!There is a lion in the streets!”