Proverbs 26:4

King James Version (KJV)

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

In context

2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.

3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.

4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

KJV King James Version: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
WEB World English Bible: Don’t answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
ASV American Standard Version: Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him — even thou.
DBY Darby Translation: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
WBS Webster Bible: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like him.