Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 26:6
“He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 26:6 Context
3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. 4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. 6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. 7The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 8As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. 9As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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Other Translations
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a foole, cutteth off the feete, and drinketh dammage.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He cuts off {his own} feet {and} drinks violence Who sends a message by the hand of a fool.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off `his own' feet, `and' drinketh in damage.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who sends news by the hand of a foolish man is cutting off his feet and drinking in damage.
- Basic English Bible
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off [his own] feet, [and] drinketh damage.
- Darby Bible
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
- Webster's Bible
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
- World English Bible
He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh damage.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He cuts off {his own} feet {and} drinks violence Who sends a message by the hand of a fool.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off `his own' feet, `and' drinketh in damage.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who sends news by the hand of a foolish man is cutting off his feet and drinking in damage.
- Basic English Bible
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off [his own] feet, [and] drinketh damage.
- Darby Bible
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
- Webster's Bible
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
- World English Bible
He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh damage.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 26:6
26:6 Cutteth off the feet - Of his messenger; bids one go that wants legs. Drinketh - Drinking, in scripture, frequently denotes the plentiful doing or receiving of any thing.