Matthew Henry · Verses 4–5
We are to fit our remarks to the man, and address them to his conscience, so as may best end the debate.
Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
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WEBBE
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
BSB
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
KJV
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
ASV
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
BBE
Give a foolish man a foolish answer, or he will seem wise to himself.
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