Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The elder and the honorable man, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The man who is honoured and responsible is the head, and the prophet who gives false teaching is the tail.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

the ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.

World English Bible (WEB)

The elder and the honorable man, he is the head; and the prophet who teaches lies, he is the tail.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Elder, and accepted of face, he `is' the head, Prophet, teacher of falsehood, he `is' the tail.