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Proverbs 26:15

Sluggards bury their hands in the dish and are too lazy to bring them back to their mouths. NIV

The slothful and self-indulgent buries his hand in his bosom; it distresses and wearies him to bring it again to his mouth. [Prov. 19:24.] AMP

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. KJV

To send a message by the hands of a fool is like cutting off one's feet or drinking poison. NIV

He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet [of satisfactory delivery] and drinks the damage. [Prov. 13:17.] AMP

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. KJV

Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool. NIV

Like he who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a [self-confident] fool. AMP

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

Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. NIV

Like a thorn that goes [without being felt] into the hand of a drunken man, so is a proverb in the mouth of a [self-confident] fool. AMP

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

Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts. NIV

When he speaks kindly, do not trust him, for seven abominations are in his heart. AMP

When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. KJV

Is one who deceives a neighbor and says, "I was only joking!" NIV

So is the man who deceives his neighbor and then says, Was I not joking? [Eph. 5:4.] AMP

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? KJV

Like the useless legs of one who is lame is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. NIV

Like the legs of a lame man which hang loose, so is a parable in the mouth of a fool. AMP

The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. KJV

Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. NIV

Though his hatred covers itself with guile, his wickedness shall be shown openly before the assembly. AMP

Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. KJV