Other translations
American Standard Version
The elder and the honorable man, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
Darby Bible Translation
the ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
The aged and honourable, he is the head: and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
The ancient and the honourable man, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
the elder and honored man is the head, and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail;
God's Word
Respected and honored leaders are the head. Prophets who teach lies are the tail.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The head is the elder, the honored one; the tail is the prophet, the lying teacher.
International Standard Version
the elder and the dignitary is the head, and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail.
NET Bible
The leaders and the highly respected people are the head, the prophets who teach lies are the tail.
New American Standard Bible
The head is the elder and honorable man, And the prophet who teaches falsehood is the tail.
New International Version
the elders and dignitaries are the head, the prophets who teach lies are the tail.
New Living Translation
The leaders of Israel are the head, and the lying prophets are the tail.
Webster's Bible Translation
The ancient and honorable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
The World English Bible
The elder and the honorable man is the head, and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail.