As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
What does Proverbs 26:9 mean?
Fools are not fit to be trusted, nor to have any honour. Wise sayings, as a foolish man delivers and applies them, lose their usefulness.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 26:8-9 and alongside a few nearby related passages.