Proverbs 26:5

World English Bible (WEB)

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

In context

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.

7 Like the legs of the lame that hang loose, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

WEB World English Bible: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
KJV King James Version: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
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.