Proverbs 26:7
“The legges of the lame are not equall: so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.”
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Proverbs 26:7 Context
5Answere a foole according to his folly, lest hee be wise in his owne conceit. 6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a foole, cutteth off the feete, and drinketh dammage. 7The legges of the lame are not equall: so is a parable in the mouth of fooles. 8As hee that bindeth a stone in a sling; so is hee that giueth honour to a foole. 9As a thorne goeth vp into the hand of a drunkard; so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:7
The legs of the lame are not equal: so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools.
- King James Version
{Like} the legs {which} are useless to the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The legs of one who has no power of walking are hanging loose; so is a wise saying in the mouth of the foolish.
- Basic English Bible
The legs of the lame hang loose; so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
- Darby Bible
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- Webster's Bible
Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- World English Bible
Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The legs hang limp from the lame; so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 26:7
26:7 The legs - Heb. the legs of the lame are lifted up, in going, or in dancing, which is done with great inequality and uncomeliness. So - No less incident are wise and pious speeches from a foolish and ungodly man.