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

Proverbs 26:8 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૨૬:૮
જે વ્યક્તિ મૂર્ખને માન આપે છે, તે પથ્થરના ઢગલામાં રત્નોની કોથળી મૂકનાર જેવો છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन २६:८
जैसे पत्थरों के ढेर में मणियों की थैली, वैसे ही मूर्ख को महिमा देनी होती है।

In context

6One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.

7Like the legs of the lame that hang loose, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

8As one who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

9Like a thorn bush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

10As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

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