New American Standard Bible 1995

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Luxury is not fitting for a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
Luxury daintiness, luxury, exquisite delight Noun H8588 תַּעֲנ֑וּג ta·'a·nug;
is not fitting comely, seemly Adjective H5000 נָאוֶ֣ה na·veh
for a fool; stupid fellow, dullard, fool Noun H3684 לִכְסִ֣יל lich·sil
Much also, yea Conjunction H637 אַ֝֗ף af
less also, yea Conjunction H637    
for a slave slave, servant Noun H5650 לְעֶ֤בֶד le·'e·ved
to rule to rule, have dominion, reign Verb H4910 מְשֹׁ֬ל me·shol
over princes. chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince Noun H8269 בְּשָׂרִֽים׃ be·sa·rim.

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New American Standard Bible 1995 Luxury is not fitting for a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.
King James Bible Luxury Delight is not fitting seemly for a fool; Much much less for a slave servant to have rule over princes.
Hebrew Greek English Luxury is not fitting for a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.