Proverbs 26:5

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

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.

7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become 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.