Proverbs 26:9

Modern

Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Traditional

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

Literal

A thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Latin

Quomodo si spina nascatur in manu temulenti, sic parabola in ore stultorum.

Hebrew

English

Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

A fool using a proverb incorrectly might cause harm. See Proverbs 26:7.

Proverbs 23:35
“They struck me, but I feel no pain! They beat me, but I did not know it! When can I wake up to search for another drink?”