Proverbs 26:6

Proverbs 26:6 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

6Sending a message by the hands of a fool

is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison.

6One who sends a message by the hand of a fool

Chops off his own feet and drinks violence.

6He cuts off his own feet and drinks violence

Who sends a message by the hand of a fool.

6He who sends a message by the hand of a fool

Cuts off his own feet (sabotages himself) and drinks the violence [it brings on himself as a consequence]. [Prov 13:17]

6Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence

is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

6Sending a message in the hand of a foolish person

is like cutting off your feet or drinking poison.