Strong's Lexicon Like lame מִפִּסֵּ֑חַ (mip·pis·sê·aḥ) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6455: 1) lame legs שֹׁ֭קַיִם (qa·yim) Noun - fd Strong's Hebrew 7785: 1) leg, thigh 1a) of man; specifically the lower leg (calf) as opposed to the thigh 1b) of sacrificial animal; specifically the thigh, upper leg, hind leg, as the portion eaten hanging limp דַּלְי֣וּ (dal·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's Hebrew 1809: 1) to hang, languish, hang down, be low 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hang low 1a2) to be low 1a3) of distress (fig.) 1a4) to languish, look weakly (of eyes) 1b) (Niphal) to be brought low, be laid low is a proverb וּ֝מָשָׁ֗ל (ū·mā·šāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 4912: 1) proverb, parable 1a) proverb, proverbial saying, aphorism 1b) byword 1c) similitude, parable 1d) poem 1e) sentences of ethical wisdom, ethical maxims in the mouth בְּפִ֣י (bə·p̄î) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 6310: peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21 of a fool. כְסִילִֽים׃ (ḵə·sî·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 3684: 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleLike lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. Young's Literal Translation Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools. Holman Christian Standard Bible A proverb in the mouth of a fool is like lame legs that hang limp. New American Standard Bible [Like] the legs [which] are useless to the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools. King James Bible The legs of the lame are not equal: so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools. Parallel Verses New International Version Like the useless legs of one who is lame is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. New Living Translation A proverb in the mouth of a fool is as useless as a paralyzed leg. English Standard Version Like a lame man’s legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools. New American Standard Bible Like the legs which are useless to the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools. King James Bible The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Holman Christian Standard Bible A proverb in the mouth of a fool is like lame legs that hang limp. International Standard Version Useless legs to the lame— that's what a proverb quoted by a fool is. NET Bible Like legs that hang limp from the lame, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools. American Standard Version The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools. English Revised Version The legs of the lame hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Young's Literal Translation Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools. Cross References Proverbs 26:6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. Proverbs 26:8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 26:5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Proverbs 26:4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Proverbs 26:9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. Proverbs 26:10 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. Jump to Previous Equal Fool Foolish Fools Hang Hanging Legs Limp Mouth Parable Power Proverb Useless Walking Weak WiseJump to Next Equal Fool Foolish Fools Hang Hanging Legs Limp Mouth Parable Power Proverb Useless Walking Weak WiseLinks Proverbs 26:7 NIVProverbs 26:7 NLT Proverbs 26:7 ESV Proverbs 26:7 NASB Proverbs 26:7 KJV Proverbs 26:7 Bible Apps Proverbs 26:7 Parallel Proverbs 26:7 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 26:7 Chinese Bible Proverbs 26:7 French Bible Proverbs 26:7 German Bible Proverbs 26:7 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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