Proverbs 26:5
Proverbs 26:5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:5 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Instead, if you’re asked a silly question, answer it with words of wisdom so the fool doesn’t think he’s so clever.
Proverbs 26:5 The Message (MSG)
Answer a fool in simple terms so he doesn’t get a swelled head.
Proverbs 26:5 King James Version (KJV)
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Proverbs 26:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Answer a fool as his folly deserves, That he not be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:5 New Century Version (NCV)
Answer fools when they speak foolishly, or they will think they are really wise.
Proverbs 26:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Proverbs 26:5 New International Version (NIV)
Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Answer [and correct the erroneous concepts of] a fool according to his folly, Otherwise he will be wise in his own eyes [if he thinks you agree with him].