Berean Standard Bible
Proverbs 26:5
“Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.”
In context
3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
7Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
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