Proverbs 26:6
Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool 1 cuts off his own feet and drinks violence. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
In Context
5Answer a fool and join in on his folly, 1 so he will not become wise in his own eyes. 1
7Like the legs of a paralytic which hang down 1 is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:26Like vinegar on the teeth and smoke in the eyes, 1 so is the sluggard to those who send him. 1
Proverbs 25:13Like the cold of snow at harvest time 1 is a faithful messenger for those who sent him; 1 he brings back the life of his masters. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 26:5-6
4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. See here the noble security of the scripture-style, which seems to contradict itself, but really does not. Wise men have need to be directed how to deal with fools; and they have never more need of wisdom than in dealing with such, to know when to keep silence and when to speak, for there may be a time for both. 1. In some cases a wise man will not set his wit to… Read the whole commentary →