Proverbs 26:9

Like a thorn which falls into the hand of a drunkard,
So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 23:35

“They struck me, but I did not become ill;
They beat me, but I did not know it.
When shall I awake?
I will seek another drink.”

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Summary

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

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Proverbs 23:35
“They struck me, but I did not become ill;
They beat me, but I did not know it.
When shall I awake?
I will seek another drink.”

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