Verse 8

Giving honour to a foolish man is like attempting to keep a stone fixed in a cord.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 26:1 : 1 Like snow in summer and rain when the grain is being cut, so honour is not natural for the foolish.
• Prov 30:22 : 22 A servant when he becomes a king; a man without sense when his wealth is increased;
• Prov 19:10 : 10 Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.