Proverbs 26:6
“He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.”
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
Cross-References
“As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.”
“As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.”
“A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.”
“As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.”
“But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.”