Proverbs 26:6
“He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool,.... Who knows not how to deliver it in a proper manner, and is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Cutteth off the feet - Mutilates him, spoils the work which the messenger ought to fulfill. Drinketh damage - i. e.,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Proverbs 26:6-9
To recommend wisdom to us, and to quicken us to the diligent use of all the means for the getting of wisdom, Solomon…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the feet Rather his own feet, R.V.
By choosing such a messenger he robs himself by his own act of the means of…
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