Translation Comparison

Proverbs 26:8

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse Proverbs 26:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Proverbs 26:8 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
American Standard VersionASV	As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	As he that casteth a stone into the heap of Mercury: so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	As a bag of gems in a stoneheap, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
English Revised VersionERV	As a bag of gems in a heap of stones, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honor to a fool.
World English BibleWEB	As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	As one who is binding a stone in a sling, So is he who is giving honour to a fool.
American King James VersionAKJV	As he that binds a stone in a sling, so is he that gives honor to a fool.

King James Bible

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.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

As he that casteth a stone into the heap of Mercury: so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

As a bag of gems in a stoneheap, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

English Revised Version

ERV

As a bag of gems in a heap of stones, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

As one who is binding a stone in a sling, So is he who is giving honour to a fool.

American King James Version

AKJV

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