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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.

World English Bible (WEB)

As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

King James Version (KJV)

As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

American Standard Version (ASV)

As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Giving honour to a foolish man is like attempting to keep a stone fixed in a cord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Como quien liga la piedra en la honda, así hace el que al necio da honra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Honrar al necio es tan descabellado como atar una piedra a la honda.

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