Proverbs 26:8 - The Scriptures 2009

⁸ Like one binding a stone in a sling, So is he who gives esteem to a fool.

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⁸ As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honour to a fool.

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⁸ Like he who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a [self-confident] fool.

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⁸ As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

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⁸ Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving respect to a fool.

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⁸ Just like one who casts a stone into the pile of Mercury, so also is he who gives honor to the foolish.

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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,