As one that bindeth a stone in a sling,\par\tab So is he that giveth honor 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.
Delicate living is not seemly for a fool;\par\tab Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest,\par\tab So honor is not seemly for a fool.
The legs of the lame hang loose;\par\tab So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
{\i As} a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard,\par\tab So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
For a servant when he is king;\par\tab And a fool when he is filled with food;