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Proverbs 26:8

New American Standard Bible

8 Like one who binds a stone in a sling, So is one who gives honor to a fool.

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American Standard Version

As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

Christian Standard Bible

Giving honor to a fool is like binding a stone in a sling.

English Standard Version

Like one who binds the stone in the sling is one who gives honor to a fool.

King James Version

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

New International Version

Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.

New King James Version

Like one who binds a stone in a sling Is he who gives honor to a fool.

New Living Translation

Honoring a fool is as foolish as tying a stone to a slingshot.

World English Bible

As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.