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A proverb in the mouth of a fool is like a stick with thorns, brandished by the hand of a drunkard.
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American Standard Version
As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
English Standard Version
Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
King James Version
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
New American Standard Bible
Like a thorn that sticks in the hand of a heavy drinker, So is a proverb in the mouths 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.
New Living Translation
A proverb in the mouth of a fool is like a thorny branch brandished by a drunk.
World English Bible
Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.