Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

`As' an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Like an archer wounding all who go by, is a foolish man overcome by drink.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A master roughly worketh every one: he both hireth the fool and hireth passers-by.

World English Bible (WEB)

As an archer who wounds all, So is he who hires a fool Or he who hires those who pass by.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Great `is' the Former of all, And He is rewarding a fool, And is rewarding transgressors.