Proverbs 26:6-15

⁶He that sends a message by a foolish messenger Procures for himself a reproach from his own ways.

⁷As well take away the motion of the legs, As transgression from the mouth of fools.

⁸He that binds up a stone in a sling, Is like one that gives glory to a fool.

⁹Thorns grow in the hand of a drunkard, And servitude in the hand of fools.

¹⁰All the flesh of fools endures much hardship; For their fury is brought to nought.

¹¹As when a dog goes to his own vomit, and becomes abominable, So is a fool who returns in his wickedness to his own sin.

^11aThere is a shame that brings sin: And there is a shame that is glory and grace.

¹²I have seen a man who seemed to himself to be wise; But a fool had more hope than he.

¹³A sluggard when sent on a journey says, There is a lion in the ways, And there are murderers in the streets.

¹⁴As a door turns on the hinge, So does a sluggard on his bed.

¹⁵A sluggard having hidden his hand in his bosom, Will not be able to bring it up to his mouth.