Proverbs 26:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 26:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 26:7 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. are...: Heb. are lifted up" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 26:7 — KJV
“The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. are...: Heb. are lifted up”
— Proverbs 26:7 (KJV)
Proverbs 26:7 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 26:7
“Thus saith the LORD; As the shepherd taketh out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the corner of a bed, and in Damascus in a couch. taketh: Heb. delivereth in Damascus...: or, on the bed's feet”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:7: legs, mouth, heb
“In that day shall one take up a parable against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, and say, We be utterly spoiled: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he removed it from me! turning away he hath divided our fields. a doleful...: Heb. a lamentation of lamentations turning...: or, instead of restoring”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:7: lame, parable, heb
“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:7: mouth, fools, heb
“As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:7: parable, mouth, fools
“And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. Lamech: Heb. Lemech”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 26:7: lame, heb
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