Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

American Standard Version (ASV)

As a dog that returneth to his vomit, `So is' a fool that repeateth his folly.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Like a dog going back to the food which he has not been able to keep down, is the foolish man doing his foolish acts over again.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

As a dog turneth back to its vomit, [so] a fool repeateth his folly.

World English Bible (WEB)

As a dog that returns to his vomit, So is a fool who repeats his folly.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

As a dog hath returned to its vomit, A fool is repeating his folly.