Proverbs 26:9
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
In other versions
`As' a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
ASV
Like a thorn which goes up into the hand of a man overcome by drink, so is a wise saying in the mouth of a foolish man.
BBE
[As] a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
DBY
Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
WEB
A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools.
YLT
As a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
ENG
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
WBT
Like a thorn that falls into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
BSB
In context
7The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
8As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
9As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
10The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
11As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.