Proverbs 26:8

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Proverbs 26:8 Like one who binds a stone in a sling, So is he who gives honor to a fool. (NASB ©1995)

Proverbs 26:7 Like the legs which are useless to the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 26:9 Like a thorn which falls into the hand of a drunkard, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools. (NASB ©1995)

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As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

bindeth a stone in a sling or putteth a precious stone in a heap of stones. this probably refers to the custom of throwing a stone to the heap under which a criminal was buried.

26:1 19:10 30:22

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Attempting Bag Bindeth Binding Binds Cord Fixed Fool Foolish Gems Gives Giveth Giving Heap Honor Honour Sling Stone Stoneheap Stones

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