8 Like tying a stone in a sling

is the giving of honor to a fool.

9 Like a thornbush in a drunkard’s hand

is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

10 Like an archer who wounds at random

is one who hires a fool or any passer-by.

8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling,

So is he that giveth honour to a fool.

9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard,

So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

10 The great God that formed all things

Both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

8 Honoring a fool

is as foolish as tying a stone to a slingshot.

9 A proverb in the mouth of a fool

is like a thorny branch brandished by a drunk.

10 An employer who hires a fool or a bystander

is like an archer who shoots at random.

8 Like one who binds a stone in a sling

Is he who gives honor to a fool.

9 Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard

Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

10 The great God who formed everything

Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his wages.

8 Giving honor to a foolish person

is like tying a stone in a slingshot.

9 A wise saying spoken by a fool

is like a thorn stuck in the hand of a drunk.

10 Hiring a foolish person or anyone just passing by

is like an archer shooting at just anything.

8 As one that bindeth a stone in a sling,

So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

9 As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard,

So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

10 As an archer that woundeth all,

So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

8 As a bag of gems in a stoneheap, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

10 A master roughly worketh every one: he both hireth the fool and hireth passers-by.

8 Like tying a stone to a sling, 

so is giving honor to a fool. 

9 ⸤Like⸥ a thorn stuck in a drunk’s hand, 

so is a proverb in the mouths of fools. 

10 ⸤Like⸥ many people who destroy everything, 

so is one who hires fools or drifters. 

8 Giving honor to a fool

is like binding a stone in a sling.

9 A proverb in the mouth of a fool

is like a stick with thorns,

brandished by the hand of a drunkard.

10 The one who hires a fool or who hires those passing by

is like an archer who wounds everyone.

8 It is like binding a stone in a sling

to give honor to a fool.

9 Like a thornbush brandished by the hand of a drunkard

is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

10 Like an archer who wounds everybody

is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.

8 Like binding a stone in a sling,

so is giving honor to a fool.

9 Like a thorn that goes up in the hand of a drunkard,

so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

10 Like an archer who wounds everyone,

so is he who hires a fool or he who hires passersby.

8 Giving honor to a foolish person

is like tying a stone in a slingshot.

9 A proverb in the mouth of a foolish person

is like a thorn in the hand of someone who is drunk.

10 Anyone who hires a foolish person or someone who is passing by

is like a person who shoots arrows at just anybody.

8 Like one who binds a stone in a sling,

So is he who gives honor to a fool.

9 Like a thorn which falls into the hand of a drunkard,

So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

10 Like an archer who wounds everyone,

So is he who hires a fool or who hires those who pass by.