English Standard Version
Proverbs 26:9
9Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:9 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- New International Version (NIV)Like a thornbush in a drunkard’s hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
- New Living Translation (NLT)A proverb in the mouth of a fool is like a thorny branch brandished by a drunk.
Context of Proverbs 26:9
7Like a lame man's legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 8Like one who binds the stone in the sling is one who gives honor to a fool. Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 10Like an archer who wounds everyone is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard. 11Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly.
Read all of Proverbs 26Proverbs 26:9 word by word
ח֭וֹחַ עָלָ֣ה בְיַד־שִׁכּ֑וֹר וּ֝מָשָׁ֗ל בְּפִ֣י כְסִילִֽים׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Commentaries on Proverbs 26:9
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9Better: “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 man himself or to others, so may the sharp, keen-edged proverb when used by one who does not understand it.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-9Verses 6-9 Fools are not fit to be trusted, nor to have any honour. Wise sayings, as a foolish man delivers and applies them, lose their usefulness.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9A fool using a proverb incorrectly might cause harm. See Proverbs 26:7.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. As vexatious and unmanageable as a thorn in a drunkard's hand is a parable to a fool. He will be as apt to misuse is as to use it rightly.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 26
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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