Proverbs 26:8
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honour to a fool.
In context
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit. 6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: So is a parable in the mouth of fools. 8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honour to a fool.
9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools. 10 The great God that formed all things Both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. 11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, So a fool returneth to his folly.
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- 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 26:8 in the ESV
Like one who binds the stone in the sling is one who gives honor to a fool.