Proverbs 26:5
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Give a foolish man a foolish answer, or he will seem wise to himself.
Webster's Revision
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
World English Bible
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Wesley's Proverbs 26:5 Bible Commentary
26:5 According - So as his folly needs and requires, convincing him strongly, reproving him sharply, and exposing him to just shame.
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