SinaiProverbs 26:9
American Standard Version
As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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Proverbs 26:9 in other translations
Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard,
so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:9 in context
- 7The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- 8As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
- 9As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
- 10As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.
- 11As a dog that returneth to his vomit, So is a fool that repeateth his folly.