Proverbs 26:9-11

GOD’S WORD Translation

⁹ ⌞Like⌟ a thorn stuck in a drunk’s hand,
so is a proverb in the mouths of fools.
¹⁰ ⌞Like⌟ many people who destroy everything,
so is one who hires fools or drifters.
¹¹ As a dog goes back to its vomit,
⌞so⌟ a fool repeats his stupidity.