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Wisdom Can Be a Weapon
Commentators unanimously explain that a wise saying or scripture in the mouth of a fool is like a sharp weapon in a drunkard's hand. Lacking understanding and judgment, the fool can misuse God's truth, causing spiritual harm to themselves and others. As one scholar notes, it is 'dangerous meddling with edge tools.'
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 26:9
18th Century
Theologian
Better: As a thorn which is lifted up in the hand of the drunkard etc. As such a weapon so used may do mischief to the man himself or to o…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 26:9
19th Century
Bishop
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard.—Rather, (As) a thornbush (which) comes in…
John Gill
On Proverbs 26:9
17th Century
Pastor
As a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard
And he does not perceive it; or being in his hand he makes an ill use…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 26:6–9
17th Century
Minister
Fools are not fit to be trusted, nor to have any honor. Wise sayings, as a foolish man delivers and applies them, lose their usefulness.