Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

`As' a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

[As] a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

World English Bible (WEB)

Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools.