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One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
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American Standard Version
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
Christian Standard Bible
The one who sends a message by a fool’s hand cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
English Standard Version
Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
King James Version
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
New American Standard Bible
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool Chops off his own feet and drinks violence.
New International Version
Sending a message by the hands of a fool is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison.
New King James Version
He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
New Living Translation
Trusting a fool to convey a message is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison!