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Proverbs 26:8

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Proverbs 26:8 - Amplified Bible

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

Proverbs 26:8 - American Standard Version

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

Proverbs 26:8 - Bible in Basic English

Giving honour to a foolish man is like attempting to keep a stone fixed in a cord.

Proverbs 26:8 - Darby Bible

As a bag of gems in a stoneheap, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

Proverbs 26:8 - English Standard Version

Like one who binds the stone in the sling is one who gives honor to a fool.

Proverbs 26:8 - King James Version

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

Proverbs 26:8 - La Biblia de las Americas

Como el que ata la piedra a la honda
asì es el que da honor al necio.

Proverbs 26:8 - The Message

Putting a fool in a place of honor
   is like setting a mud brick on a marble column.

 

Proverbs 26:8 - New American Standard Bible

Like one who binds a stone in a sling, So is he who gives honor to a fool.

Proverbs 26:8 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Como el que ata la piedra a la honda,
Asì es el que da honor al necio.

Proverbs 26:8 - World English Bible

As one who binds a stone in a sling, So is he who gives honor to a fool.

Proverbs 26:8 - Young's Living Translation

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

Proverbs 26:8 - Additional Comments

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