Like one binding a stone in a sling, So is he who gives esteem to a fool.
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honour to a fool.
Like he who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a [self-confident] fool.
As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving respect to a fool.
Just like one who casts a stone into the pile of Mercury, so also is he who gives honor to the foolish.
As he that casteth a stone into the heap of Mercury: so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
Luxury is not fitting for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule over princes.
Like snow in summer, and rain in harvest, So esteem is not fitting for a fool.
The legs of the lame hang limp So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
A thorn goes into the hand of a drunkard So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Under a servant when he reigns, And a fool when he is satisfied with food,