Proverbs 26:9
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
As a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
American King James Version (AKJV)
As a thorn goes 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.
Basic English Translation (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.
Webster's Revision
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
World English Bible
Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
English Revised Version (ERV)
As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the month of fools.
Definitions for Proverbs 26:9
Barnes's Proverbs 26:9 Bible Commentary
Better: "As a thorn which is lifted up in the hand of the drunkard" etc. As such a weapon so used may do mischief to the man himself or to others, so may the sharp, keen-edged proverb when used by one who does not understand it.
Wesley's Proverbs 26:9 Bible Commentary
26:9 A thorn - As a thorn is in a drunkard's hand, which he cannot manage cautiously, but employs to his own and others hurt.So - As unprofitable, and, by accident, hurtful to himself and others.
