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

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.

Ως η ακανθα ωθουμενη εις την χειρα του μεθυσου, ουτως ειναι η παροιμια εν τω στοματι των αφρονων.

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