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Proverbs 26:10

American Standard Version

10 As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

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Christian Standard Bible

The one who hires a fool or who hires those passing by is like an archer who wounds everyone indiscriminately.

English Standard Version

Like an archer who wounds everyone is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.

King James Version

The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.

New American Standard Bible

Like an archer who wounds everyone, So is one who hires a fool or hires those who pass by.

New International Version

Like an archer who wounds at random is one who hires a fool or any passer-by.

New King James Version

The great God who formed everything Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his wages.

New Living Translation

An employer who hires a fool or a bystander is like an archer who shoots at random.

World English Bible

As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.