Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 26:9
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
King James Version
[As] a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools.
World English Bible
Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
American Standard Version
[As] a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 26
7 Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
8 Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.
9 Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
10 Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or passerby.
11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
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