H6872 As he that bindeth [H8675] H6887 [H8800] H68 a stone H4773 in a sling H5414 , so is he that giveth [H8802] H3519 honour H3684 to a fool.
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honour to a fool.
Like he who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a [self-confident] fool.
As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving respect to a fool.
Just like one who casts a stone into the pile of Mercury, so also is he who gives honor to the foolish.
