Proverbs 26:9 | |
NASB: [Like] a thorn [which] falls into the hand of a drunkard, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools. (NASB ©1995) GWT: [Like] a thorn stuck in a drunk's hand, so is a proverb in the mouths of fools. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools. ASV: As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools. BBE: Like a thorn which goes up into the hand of a man overcome by drink, so is a wise saying in the mouth of a foolish man. DBY: As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools. JPS: As a thorn that cometh into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. WBS: As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. WEB: Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. YLT: A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools. | |
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