Proverbs 26:4
“Answere not a foole according to his folly, lest thou also be like vnto him.”
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Proverbs 26:4 Context
2As the bird by wandring, as the swallow by flying: so the curse causelesse shall not come. 3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the asse; and a rod for the fooles backe. 4Answere not a foole according to his folly, lest thou also be like vnto him. 5Answere a foole according to his folly, lest hee be wise in his owne conceit. 6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a foole, cutteth off the feete, and drinketh dammage.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
- King James Version
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Do not give to the foolish man a foolish answer, or you will be like him.
- Basic English Bible
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
- Darby Bible
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like him.
- Webster's Bible
Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
- World English Bible
Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him -- even thou.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 26:4
26:4 According - So as to imitate his folly, by passionate or reproachful speeches.