Verse Comparison: Proverbs 19:10
American Standard Version
Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Amplified® Bible
Luxury is not fitting for a [self-confident] fool--much less for a slave to rule over princes.
Contemporary English Version
It isn't right for a fool to live in luxury or for a slave to rule in place of a king.
Darby English Version
Good living beseemeth not a fool; how much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Good News Bible
Fools should not live in luxury, and slaves should not rule over noblemen.
King James Version
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
New American Standard Bible
Luxury is not fitting for a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.
New International Version
It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury—
how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
New King James Version
Luxury is not fitting for a fool,
Much less for a servant to rule over princes.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Luxury does not befit a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.
Revised Standard Version
It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes.
Young's Literal Translation
Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes.
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