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Proverbs 26:8-10
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8 Like one who binds the stone in the sling
    is (A)one who gives honor to a fool.
9 Like (B)a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard
    is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
10 Like an archer who wounds everyone
    is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 26:10 Or hires a fool or passersby
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Proverbs 26:8-10
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8 Like tying a stone in a sling
    is the giving of honor to a fool.(A)
9 Like a thornbush in a drunkard’s hand
    is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.(B)
10 Like an archer who wounds at random
    is one who hires a fool or any passer-by.

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