Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 26:6 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Proverbs 26:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 26 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. damage: or, violence”
Proverbs 26:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 26:6
Sending a message by a fool's hand cuts off feet and drinks damage. The Hebrew 'qarats raglayim' (cut off feet) and 'shathah chamas' (drink violence) create bizarre imagery emphasizing self-harm. Using fools as messengers is self-defeating - like amputating your own feet or drinking poison. Foolish messengers garble messages, represent poorly, create problems rather than solving them. Wisdom requires entrusting important tasks to competent people, not fools.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 26:6
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“so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.”
“and as smoke to the eyes”
“but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.”
“We aren't able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.”