8As he that binds a stone in a sling, so is he that gives honor to a fool.


In Context

5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

6 He that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks damage.

7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

8 As he that binds a stone in a sling, so is he that gives honor to a fool.

9 As a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.

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

Proverbs 26:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:8As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so [is] he that giveth honour to a fool.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

26:8Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

26:8As he that casteth a stone into the heap of Mercury: so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

26:8As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:8As a bag of gems in a stoneheap, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

26:8As a bag of gems in a heap of stones, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:8As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honor to a fool.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:8As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

26:8As one who is binding a stone in a sling, So is he who is giving honour to a fool.