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Proverbs 26:9

King James Version

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Berean Standard Bible

Like a thorn that falls into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

World English Bible

Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.