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Proverbs 26:4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him--even thou.
Proverbs 26:4 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 26:4 in other translations
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
Don’t answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
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In context
1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honour is not comely for a fool.
2 As a bird by wandering, as a swallow by flying, So reviling without cause doth not come.
3 A whip is for a horse, a bridle for an ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him--even thou.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
6 He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.
7 Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools.
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