Proverbs 26:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Cutteth off the feet - Mutilates him, spoils the work which the messenger ought to fulfill.

Drinketh damage - i. e., “has to drink full draughts of shame and loss” (compare Job 15:16).

Proverbs 26:6

6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.b