Devine Scripture

Proverbs 26:8

Proverbs chapter 26 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.7The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

v.8This passage

v.9Asa thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 30:22

    For a servant when he is king; And a fool when he is filled with food;

  • Proverbs 26:1

    As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool.

  • Proverbs 19:10

    Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.