Proverbs 26:9
“As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard,.... And he perceives it not; or being in his hand he makes an ill use…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Better: “As a thorn which is lifted up in the hand of the drunkard” etc. As such a weapon so used may do mischief to the…
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
As a thorn goeth up into the hand i.e. as a thorn or thornbush taken up by a drunkard wounds himself.
This proverb…