Pro 26:6 | MHM | STEP | The Conduct of Fools This section explains why wisdom is so important. It shows that foolish people are not fit for important tasks or for honor. When fools are given responsibility or asked to speak wise words, it often leads to confusion or harm. The section also discusses how God or those in authority may deal with fools and wrongdoers, and why it is important to pray for good leaders. v. 6 : If you send a message by a fool—a careless or thoughtless person—it is almost as if you have cut off your own legs . The message will probably be misunderstood, forgotten, or delivered badly. Using a fool as a messenger usually causes trouble and embarrassment, because people might judge you by the person you choose to send.

‏ Proverbs 26:6

The Conduct of Fools

This section explains why wisdom is so important. It shows that foolish people are not fit for important tasks or for honor. When fools are given responsibility or asked to speak wise words, it often leads to confusion or harm. The section also discusses how God or those in authority may deal with fools and wrongdoers, and why it is important to pray for good leaders.

v. 6: If you send a message by a fool—a careless or thoughtless person—it is almost as if you have cut off your own legs . The message will probably be misunderstood, forgotten, or delivered badly. Using a fool as a messenger usually causes trouble and embarrassment, because people might judge you by the person you choose to send.