Old Testament · VERSE 9

Proverbs 26:9

King James Version

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.

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Proverbs 26:9 in context

Proverbs 26:7

The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 26:8

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

Proverbs 26:9SELECTED VERSE

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.

Proverbs 26:10

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

Proverbs 26:11

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

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