Proverbs 26:7

Proverbs 26:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7Like the useless legs of one who is lame

is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

7 Like 26:7 Lit legs that dangle from one paralyzeduseless legs to one who cannot walk,

So is a proverb in the mouths of fools.

7 Like the legs which are useless to the lame,

So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

7Like the legs which are useless to the lame,

So is a proverb in the mouth of a fool [who cannot learn from its wisdom].

7Like lame legs hanging limp

is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

7A proverb in the mouth of a foolish person

is like disabled legs that are useless.