Proverbs 26:7

The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:7

BSB
Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
AKJV
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
CPDV
In the manner of a lame man who has beautiful legs to no purpose, so also is a parable unfit for the mouth of the foolish.
ERV
The legs of the lame hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
NHEB
Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
SMT
The legs of the lame were weak, and a parable in the mouth of the foolish.

Commentary for Proverbs 26:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:7
Summary
Fool's speech is unbalanced and ineffective
Event
Comparing unequal delivery
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom