Proverbs 26:10

Like an archer wounding all who go by, is a foolish man overcome by drink.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

In Context

9Like a thorn which goes up into the hand of a man overcome by drink, so is a wise saying in the mouth of a foolish man.

11Like a dog going back to the food which he has not been able to keep down, is the foolish man doing his foolish acts over again.

Read all of Proverbs 26

Cross References

Romans 2:6Who will give to every man his right reward:

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 26:7-10

6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. To recommend wisdom to us, and to quicken us to the diligent use of all the means for the getting of wisdom, Solomon here shows that fools are fit for nothing; they are either… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Proverbs 26:10