ASV: As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
BBE: Like a thorn which goes up into the hand of a man overcome by drink, so is a wise saying in the mouth of a foolish man.
DBY: As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
KJV: As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.
JPS: As a thorn that cometh into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
WBS: As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
WEB: Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
YLT: A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools.
