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Proverbs 26:7-9
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7 Like a lame man's legs, which hang useless,
    is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
8 Like one who binds the stone in the sling
    is (A)one who gives honor to a fool.
9 Like (B)a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard
    is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

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Proverbs 26:7-9
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7 Like the useless legs of one who is lame
    is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.(A)
8 Like tying a stone in a sling
    is the giving of honor to a fool.(B)
9 Like a thornbush in a drunkard’s hand
    is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.(C)

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