Proverbs 26:5-9 God's Word Translation (GW)

5. Answer a fool with his own stupidity,or he will think he is wise.

6. Whoever uses a fool to send a messagecuts off his own feet and brings violence upon himself.

7. ⌊Like⌋ a lame person’s limp legs,so is a proverb in the mouths of fools.

8. Like tying a stone to a sling,so is giving honor to a fool.

9. ⌊Like⌋ a thorn stuck in a drunk’s hand,so is a proverb in the mouths of fools.

Proverbs 26