Verse Comparison: Proverbs 26:7
American Standard Version
The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Amplified® Bible
Like the legs of a lame man which hang loose, so is a parable in the mouth of a fool.
Contemporary English Version
A fool with words of wisdom is like an athlete with legs that can't move.
Darby English Version
The legs of the lame hang loose; so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Good News Bible
A fool can use a proverb about as well as crippled people can use their legs.
King James Version
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
New American Standard Bible
{Like} the legs {which} are useless to the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
New International Version
Like a lame man's legs that hang limp
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
New King James Version
Like the legs of the lame that hang limp
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A proverb in the mouth of fools resembles the legs which prove useless to the lame,
Revised Standard Version
Like a lame man's legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Young's Literal Translation
Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools.
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