English Language Versions
KJV He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
KJVP He that sendeth H7971 a message H1697 by the hand H3027 of a fool H3684 cutteth off H7096 the feet, H7272 and drinketh H8354 damage. H2555
YLT He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.
ASV He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
WEB One who sends a message by the hand of a fool Is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
RV He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off {cf15i his own} feet, {cf15i and} drinketh in damage.
NET Like cutting off the feet or drinking violence, so is sending a message by the hand of a fool.
ERVEN Never let a fool carry your message. If you do, it will be like cutting off your own feet. You are only asking for trouble.