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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

World English Bible (WEB)

Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

King James Version (KJV)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Espinas hincadas en mano del embriagado, tal es el proverbio en la boca de los necios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El proverbio en la boca del necio es como la espina en la mano del borracho.

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