Proverbs 26:9 in the World English Bible
Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Context
8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
10 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.