Proverbs 26:9

Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
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King James Version

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

New International Version

Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Catholic Public Domain Version

In the manner of a thorn, if it were to spring up from the hand of a drunkard, so also is a parable in the mouth of the foolish