Proverbs 26:5

Similitudes and Instructions · Proverbs 26:1–28
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Translations

Modern
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
Traditional
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Literal
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his eyes.
Latin
Responde stulto juxta stultitiam suam, ne sibi sapiens esse videatur.

Original

Hebrew
English
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

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

Conceit: General Scriptures Concerning Fool: General Scriptures Concerning Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning Relativism Reproof: General Scriptures Concerning Speaking: Wisdom In