Proverbs 19:10

King James Version (KJV)

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

In context

8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

12 The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

KJV King James Version: Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
WEB World English Bible: Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Luxury is unseemly for a fool— how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
ASV American Standard Version: Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes.
DBY Darby Translation: Good living beseemeth not a fool; how much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
WBS Webster Bible: Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.