Verse Comparison: Proverbs 26:9
American Standard Version
`As' a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Amplified® Bible
Like a thorn that goes [without being felt] into the hand of a drunken man, so is a proverb in the mouth of a [self-confident] fool.
Contemporary English Version
A thornbush waved around in the hand of a drunkard is no worse than a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
Darby English Version
[As] a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Good News Bible
A fool quoting a wise saying reminds you of a drunk trying to pick a thorn out of his hand.
King James Version
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
New American Standard Bible
{Like} a thorn {which} falls into the hand of a drunkard, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
New International Version
Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
New King James Version
Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A proverb in the mouth of fools resembles a thorn which falls into the hand of a drunkard,
Revised Standard Version
Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Young's Literal Translation
A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools.
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