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423 B
423 B
Like a thorn ... is a proverb in the mouth of fools
"A proverb in the mouth of fools is as dangerous as a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard"
a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard
If a drunk person holds a thornbush, a thorn will prick his hand, or if a drunk person is angry, he will pick up a thornbush and swing it at people.
in the mouth of fools
"in the speech of fools" or "that fools say"