Proverbs 26:8

Young's Literal Translation 1898

As one who is binding a stone in a sling, So is he who is giving honour to a fool.

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Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes.

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honour is not comely for a fool.

Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools.

A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools.

For a servant when he reigneth, And a fool when he is satisfied with bread,