Proverbs 26:4

World English Bible (WEB)

Don’t answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

In context

2 Like a fluttering sparrow, like a darting swallow, so the undeserved curse doesn’t come to rest.

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

4 Don’t answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

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

6 One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.

WEB World English Bible: Don’t answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
KJV King James Version: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto 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.