A thorn — As a thorn is in a drunkard's hand, which he cannot manage cautiously, but employs to his own and others hurt. So — As unprofitable, and, by accident, hurtful to himself and others.
Related Commentaries of Proverbs 26:9
Proverbs 26:9
9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.