Proverbs 26:7-12

English Standard Version

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.
¹⁰ Like an archer who wounds everyone
    is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.^[a]
11 Like ^(C)a dog that returns to his vomit
    is ^(D)a fool who repeats his folly.
¹² Do you see a man who is ^(E)wise in his own eyes?
    ^(F)There is more hope for a fool than for him.