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The head is the elder, the honored one; the tail is the prophet, the one teaching lies.
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American Standard Version
The elder and the honorable man, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
English Standard Version
the elder and honored man is the head, and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail;
King James Version
The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
New American Standard Bible
The head is the elder and esteemed man, And the prophet who teaches falsehood is the tail.
New International Version
the elders and dignitaries are the head, the prophets who teach lies are the tail.
New King James Version
The elder and honorable, he is the head; The prophet who teaches lies, he is the tail.
New Living Translation
The leaders of Israel are the head, and the lying prophets are the tail.
World English Bible
The elder and the honorable man is the head, and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail.