Other translations
New Catholic Bible
A fool steps boldly into a house, whereas the well-bred person waits outside respectfully.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but an experienced person waits respectfully outside.
Good News Translation®
A stupid person will peep into someone's house through the door and then march right in, but someone with experience and good manners will have enough respect to wait outside.
Wycliffe Bible
The foot of a fool is light (or easily) into the house of a neighbour; and a wise man shall be ashamed of the person of a mighty man.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but a man of experience stands respectfully before it.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but an experienced person waits respectfully outside.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but an experienced person waits respectfully outside.
Common English Bible © 2011
The foolish enter quickly into a house, but experienced people will be ashamed to do so.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
A fool steps boldly into a house, while the well-bred are slow to make an entrance.
Revised Standard Version
The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but a man of experience stands respectfully before it.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but an experienced person waits respectfully outside.