Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Bible References
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Proverbs 26:9
Like a thorn that goes [without being felt] into the hand of a drunken man,
So is a proverb in the mouth of a fool [who remains unaffected by its wisdom].
Like a thorn that goes [without being felt] into the hand of a drunken man,
So is a proverb in the mouth of a fool [who remains unaffected by its wisdom].
Proverbs 17:7
Excellent speech does not benefit a fool [who is spiritually blind],
Much less do lying lips benefit a prince.
Excellent speech does not benefit a fool [who is spiritually blind],
Much less do lying lips benefit a prince.
Psalm 50:16
But to the wicked God says:
“What right have you to recite My statutes
Or to take My covenant on your lips?
But to the wicked God says:
“What right have you to recite My statutes
Or to take My covenant on your lips?
Psalm 64:8
So they will be caused to stumble;
Their own tongue is against them;
All who gaze at them will shake the head [in scorn].
So they will be caused to stumble;
Their own tongue is against them;
All who gaze at them will shake the head [in scorn].
Matthew 7:4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me get the speck out of your eye,’ when there is a log in your own eye?
Luke 4:23
So He said to them, “You will no doubt quote this proverb to Me, ‘Physician, heal Yourself! Whatever [miracles] that we heard were done [by You] in Capernaum, do here in Your hometown as well.’”