Proverbs 26:5

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:5

BSB
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
AKJV
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
CPDV
Respond to the foolish according to his folly, lest he imagine himself to be wise.
ERV
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
NHEB
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
SMT
Answer the foolish according to his folly lest he shall be wise in his own eyes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 26:5

AnswerH6030VerbafoolH3684Noun MasculineaccordingtohisfollyH200Noun FemininelesthebewiseH2450AdjectiveinhisownconceitH5869Noun

Commentary for Proverbs 26:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:5
Summary
Sometimes address fool to prevent self-deception
Event
Counseling strategic response
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Teaching