Proverbs 26:4

Similitudes and Instructions · Proverbs 26:1–28
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Translations

Modern
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
Traditional
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Literal
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you be likened to him—even you.
Latin
Ne respondeas stulto juxta stultitiam suam, ne efficiaris ei similis.

Interlinear

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

Notes

Proverbs often depend on the situation. Deciding whether to respond to foolish arguments depends on the type of fool and the situation.

Glossary

Hezekiah Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Fool: General Scriptures Concerning Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning Relativism Speaking: Folly In