Proverbs 26:4

⁴ Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.

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Other Translations of Proverbs 26:4

⁴ Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

⁴ Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.

⁴ Don't respond to the stupidity of a fool; you'll only look foolish yourself.

⁴ Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.

⁴ Don't answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are.

We are to fit our remarks to the man, and address them to his conscience, so as may best end the debate.