Proverbs 26:8
Like one who binds the stone in the sling is one who gives honor to a fool.
In context
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. 6 Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence. 7 Like a lame man’s legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 8 Like one who binds the stone in the sling is one who gives honor to a fool.
9 Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 10 Like an archer who wounds everyone is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard. 11 Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 26:8 in the KJV
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honour to a fool.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 26:8 in the NIV
Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.