Proverbs 26:7 Hebrew Word Analysis

0are not equalדַּלְי֣וּh1809
1The legsשֹׁ֭קַיִםh7785
2of the lameמִפִּסֵּ֑חַh6455
3so is a parableוּ֝מָשָׁ֗לh4912
4in the mouthבְּפִ֣יh6310
5of foolsכְסִילִֽים׃h3684

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The legs of one who has no power of walking are hanging loose; so is a wise saying in the mouth of the foolish.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The legs of the lame hang loose; so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

World English Bible (WEB)

Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools.