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Proverbs 26:7

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7A fool can use a proverb about as well as crippled people can use their legs.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

Like a lame man’s legs, which hang useless,

is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Like the useless legs of one who is lame

is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A proverb in the mouth of a fool

is like lame legs that hang limp.

NLTNew Living Translation

A proverb in the mouth of a fool

is as useless as a paralyzed leg.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Like legs that hang limp from a lame person,

so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

KJV 1900King James Version

The legs of the lame are not equal:

So is a parable in the mouth of fools.