Proverbs 26:7

The legges of the lame are not equall: so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

{Like} the legs {which} are useless to the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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

As a lame man hath fair legs in vain: so a parable is unseemly in the mouth of fools.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

The legs of the lame hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- English Revised Version

Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 26:7

26:7 The legs - Heb. the legs of the lame are lifted up, in going, or in dancing, which is done with great inequality and uncomeliness. So - No less incident are wise and pious speeches from a foolish and ungodly man.