Proverbs 26.11

9. As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools. 10. As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

11. As a dog that returneth to his vomit, So is a fool that repeateth his folly.

12. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him. 13. The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets. (Proverbs 26:9-13, ASV)

9. Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 10. As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

11. As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.

12. Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. 13. The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!” (Proverbs 26:9-13, WEB)

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. ^{The great: or, A great man grieveth all, and he hireth the fool, he hireth also transgressors}

11. As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. ^{returneth to his folly: Heb. iterateth his folly}

12. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 13. The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. (Proverbs 26:9-13, KJV)

9. A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools. 10. Great [is] the Former of all, And He is rewarding a fool, And is rewarding transgressors.

11. As a dog hath returned to its vomit, A fool is repeating his folly.

12. Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him! 13. The slothful hath said, 'A lion [is] in the way, A lion [is] in the broad places.' (Proverbs 26:9-13, YLT)