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Proverbs 26:9
Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
King James Version
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
World English Bible
Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
American Standard Version
As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Geneva Bible 1599
As a thorne standing vp in the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.
Darby Translation
[As] a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Young's Literal Translation
A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools.
Bible in Basic English
Like a thorn which goes up into the hand of a man overcome by drink, so is a wise saying in the mouth of a foolish man.
8Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.
10Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or passerby.
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