KJV - For vain men would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.

ASV - But vain man is void of understanding, Yea, man is born `as' a wild ass's colt.

BBE - And so a hollow-minded man will get wisdom, when a young ass of the field gets teaching.

WEB - But vain man can become wise If a man can be born as a wild donkey's colt.

YLT - And empty man is bold, And the colt of a wild ass man is born.

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