Proverbs 26:8 - The Scriptures 2009 Like one binding a stone in a sling, So is he who gives esteem to a fool. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honour to a fool. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Like he who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a [self-confident] fool. American Standard Version (1901) As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool. Common English Bible Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving respect to a fool. Catholic Public Domain Version Just like one who casts a stone into the pile of Mercury, so also is he who gives honor to the foolish. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version As he that casteth a stone into the heap of Mercury: so is he that giveth honour to a fool. |