Proverbs 26:4

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:4

BSB
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
AKJV
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him.
CPDV
Do not respond to the foolish according to his folly, lest you become like him.
ERV
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
NHEB
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
SMT
Thou shalt not answer the foolish according to his folly lest thou shalt be like to him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 26:4

AnswerH6030VerbnotafoolH3684Noun MasculineaccordingtohisfollyH200Noun FemininelestthoualsobelikeH7737Verbuntohim

Commentary for Proverbs 26:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:4
Summary
Avoid matching fool's arguments
Event
Counseling speech avoidance
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Teaching