Other translations
New Catholic Bible
Never discuss your plans with a fool, since he is unable to keep a confidence.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Do not consult with fools, for they cannot keep a secret.
Good News Translation®
You should not ask a stupid person for advice. He will not be able to keep secret what you tell him.
Wycliffe Bible
Have thou not counsel with fools; for they may not love (or be not able to love), no but those things that please them.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Do not consult with a fool, for he will not be able to keep a secret.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Do not consult with fools, for they cannot keep a secret.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Do not consult with fools, for they cannot keep a secret.
Common English Bible © 2011
Don’t consult with fools, because they can’t keep a secret.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Do not take counsel with simpletons, for they cannot keep a confidence.
Revised Standard Version
Do not consult with a fool, for he will not be able to keep a secret.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Do not consult with fools, for they cannot keep a secret.