Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off `his own' feet, `and' drinketh in damage.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who sends news by the hand of a foolish man is cutting off his feet and drinking in damage.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off [his own] feet, [and] drinketh damage.

World English Bible (WEB)

One who sends a message by the hand of a fool Is cutting off feet and drinking violence.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.