Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Like the useless legs of one who is lame is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. New Living Translation A proverb in the mouth of a fool is as useless as a paralyzed leg. English Standard Version Like a lame man’s legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools. Berean Standard Bible Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. King James Bible The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. New King James Version Like the legs of the lame that hang limp Is a proverb in the mouth of fools. New American Standard Bible Like useless legs to one who cannot walk, So is a proverb in the mouths of fools. NASB 1995 Like the legs which are useless to the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools. NASB 1977 Like the legs which hang down from the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools. Legacy Standard Bible Like the legs which hang limp on the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools. Amplified Bible Like the legs which are useless to the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of a fool [who cannot learn from its wisdom]. Christian Standard Bible A proverb in the mouth of a fool is like lame legs that hang limp. Holman Christian Standard Bible A proverb in the mouth of a fool is like lame legs that hang limp. American Standard Version The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools. Contemporary English Version A fool with words of wisdom is like an athlete with legs that can't move. English Revised Version The legs of the lame hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. GOD'S WORD® Translation [Like] a lame person's limp legs, so is a proverb in the mouths of fools. Good News Translation A fool can use a proverb about as well as crippled people can use their legs. International Standard Version Useless legs to the lame— that's what a proverb quoted by a fool is. Majority Standard Bible Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. NET Bible Like legs that hang limp from the lame, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools. New Heart English Bible Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Webster's Bible Translation The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. World English Bible Like the legs of the lame that hang loose, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe two legs of the lame have been weak, "" And an allegory in the mouth of fools. Young's Literal Translation Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools. Smith's Literal Translation The legs of the lame were weak, and a parable in the mouth of the foolish. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs a lame man hath fair legs in vain: so a parable is unseemly in the mouth of fools. Catholic Public Domain Version In the manner of a lame man who has beautiful legs to no purpose, so also is a parable unfit for the mouth of the foolish. New American Bible A proverb in the mouth of a fool hangs limp, like crippled legs. New Revised Standard Version The legs of a disabled person hang limp; so does a proverb in the mouth of a fool. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs a lame man who cannot walk, so is a parable in the mouth of a fool. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If you make a cripple walk, you may take the word of a fool. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The legs hang limp from the lame; So is a parable in the mouth of fools. Brenton Septuagint Translation As well take away the motion of the legs, as transgression from the mouth of fools. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Similitudes and Instructions…6Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool. 7Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. 8Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.… Cross References James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Matthew 7:6 Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. Ecclesiastes 10:12-14 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. / The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness. / Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him? 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. / For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” / Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? ... Isaiah 35:5-6 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. Psalm 58:4-5 Their venom is like the venom of a snake, like a cobra that shuts its ears, / refusing to hear the tune of the charmer who skillfully weaves his spell. 2 Timothy 3:7 who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. Isaiah 32:3-4 Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen. / The mind of the rash will know and understand, and the stammering tongue will speak clearly and fluently. Romans 1:22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, Psalm 38:13-14 But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth. / I am like a man who cannot hear, whose mouth offers no reply. 1 Corinthians 3:19-20 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” Isaiah 29:18 On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see. Matthew 13:13-15 This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ / In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Jeremiah 5:21 “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. Treasury of Scripture The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. not equal Proverbs 26:9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Proverbs 17:7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Psalm 50:16-21 But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth? … Jump to Previous Equal Fool Foolish Fools Hang Hanging Legs Limp Mouth Parable Power Proverb Useless Walking Weak WiseJump to Next Equal Fool Foolish Fools Hang Hanging Legs Limp Mouth Parable Power Proverb Useless Walking Weak WiseProverbs 26 1. observations about fools13. about sluggards 17. and about contentious busybodies Like lame legs hanging limp This phrase paints a vivid picture of dysfunction and ineffectiveness. The Hebrew word for "lame" (פִּסֵּחַ, pisseach) suggests a state of being crippled or unable to function properly. In ancient times, physical disabilities often rendered individuals unable to participate fully in societal activities, symbolizing a lack of power or influence. The imagery of "hanging limp" further emphasizes the idea of uselessness. Just as lame legs cannot support or propel the body, so too is wisdom ineffective when not properly applied. This serves as a metaphor for the spiritual and moral paralysis that can occur when wisdom is not rooted in understanding and righteousness. is a proverb in the mouth of a fool Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Like lameמִפִּסֵּ֑חַ (mip·pis·sê·aḥ) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6455: Lame legs שֹׁ֭קַיִם (qa·yim) Noun - fd Strong's 7785: The, leg hanging limp דַּלְי֣וּ (dal·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1809: To slacken, be feeble, to be oppressed is a proverb וּ֝מָשָׁ֗ל (ū·mā·šāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4912: A pithy maxim, a simile in the mouth בְּפִ֣י (bə·p̄î) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of a fool. כְסִילִֽים׃ (ḵə·sî·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool Links Proverbs 26:7 NIVProverbs 26:7 NLT Proverbs 26:7 ESV Proverbs 26:7 NASB Proverbs 26:7 KJV Proverbs 26:7 BibleApps.com Proverbs 26:7 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 26:7 Chinese Bible Proverbs 26:7 French Bible Proverbs 26:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 26:7 Like the legs of the lame that (Prov. Pro Pr) |
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