Proverbs 26:9

Proverbs 26:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9Like a thornbush in a drunkard’s hand

is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

9 Like a thorn that 26:9 Lit goes upsticks in the hand of a heavy drinker,

So is a proverb in the mouths of fools.

9 Like a thorn which falls into the hand of a drunkard,

So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

9Like a thorn that goes [without being felt] into the hand of a drunken man,

So is a proverb in the mouth of a fool [who remains unaffected by its wisdom].

9Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard

is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

9A proverb in the mouth of a foolish person

is like a thorn in the hand of someone who is drunk.