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Proverbs 26:8
Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.
King James Version
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
World English Bible
As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.
American Standard Version
As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
Geneva Bible 1599
As the closing vp of a precious stone in an heape of stones, so is he that giueth glory to a foole.
Darby Translation
As a bag of gems in a stoneheap, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
Young's Literal Translation
As one who is binding a stone in a sling, So [is] he who is giving honour to a fool.
Bible in Basic English
Giving honour to a foolish man is like attempting to keep a stone fixed in a cord.
7Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
9Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
Read Proverbs 26