Proverbs 26:6


He who sends a message by the hand of a fool
Cuts off his own feet (sabotages himself) and drinks the violence [it brings on himself as a consequence].

Proverbs 10:26


Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So is the lazy one to those who send him to work.

Numbers 13:31

But the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people [of Canaan], for they are too strong for us.”

Proverbs 13:17


A wicked messenger falls into hardship,
But a faithful ambassador brings healing.

Proverbs 25:13


Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest,
So is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
For he refreshes the life of his masters.

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Summary

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

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Bible References

Sendeth

Proverbs 10:26

Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So is the lazy one to those who send him to work.
Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger falls into hardship,
But a faithful ambassador brings healing.
Proverbs 25:13

Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest,
So is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
For he refreshes the life of his masters.
Numbers 13:31
But the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people [of Canaan], for they are too strong for us.”

General references

Proverbs 25:13

Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest,
So is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
For he refreshes the life of his masters.