Proverbs 26:5

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

In context

3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!

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

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

6 Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

7 Like lame legs hanging limp is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
KJV King James Version: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
WEB World English Bible: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
ASV American Standard Version: Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
DBY Darby Translation: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
WBS Webster Bible: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.