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tying a stone in a sling

In order to throw a stone very far, people put it into a sling and swing the sling so that the stone will fly from it very quickly. The result of tying a stone in a sling can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: "tying a stone in a sling so that it cannot be thrown" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

giving honor to a fool

"honoring a fool"