KJV - As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools.

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.

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.

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