King James Bible
KJVHe that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 26:6
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 26:6 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that sendeth words by a foolish messenger, is lame of feet and drinketh iniquity. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh damage. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. | |
World English BibleWEB | One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks damage. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that sendeth words by a foolish messenger, is lame of feet and drinketh iniquity.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh damage.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
World English Bible
WEBOne who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHe is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks damage.
King James Bible
KJVHe that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that sendeth words by a foolish messenger, is lame of feet and drinketh iniquity.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh damage.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
World English Bible
WEBOne who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHe is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks damage.