Proverbs 26:6

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:6

BSB
Like cutting off one's own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
AKJV
He that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks damage.
CPDV
Whoever sends words by a foolish messenger has lame feet and drinks iniquity.
ERV
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
NHEB
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
SMT
He drank violence, cutting off the feet, sending words by the hand of the foolish one.

Commentary for Proverbs 26:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:6
Summary
Entrusting fool with task causes harm
Event
Describing delegation disaster
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Teaching