New Living Translation
Honoring a fool is as foolish as tying a stone to a slingshot.

American Standard Version
As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

Berean Study Bible
Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.

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

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

King James Bible
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

World English Bible
As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

Young's Literal Translation
As one who is binding a stone in a sling, So is he who is giving honour to a fool.

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