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Proverbs 26:5

American Standard Version

Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

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Proverbs 26:5 in other translations

Answer a fool according to his folly,
lest he be wise in his own eyes.

Proverbs 26:5 · World English Bible

Proverbs 26:5 in context

  1. 3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
  2. 4Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
  3. 5Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
  4. 6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
  5. 7The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.