Proverbs 26:9
Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
In context
6 Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence. 7 Like a lame man’s legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 8 Like one who binds the stone in the sling is one who gives honor to a fool.
9 Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 10 Like an archer who wounds everyone is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard. 11 Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly. 12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 26:9 in the KJV
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 26:9 in the NIV
Like a thornbush in a drunkard’s hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.