Proverbs 26:4

Proverbs 26:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4Do not answer a fool according to his folly,

or you yourself will be just like him.

4Do not answer a fool 26:4 I.e., taking his question or argument seriouslyaccording to his foolishness,

Or you will also be like him.

4Do not answer a fool according to his folly,

Or you will also be like him.

4Do not answer [nor pretend to agree with the frivolous comments of] a [closed-minded] fool according to his folly,

Otherwise you, even you, will be like him.

4Do not answer a fool according to his folly,

or you yourself will be like him.

4Don’t answer a foolish person in keeping with their foolish acts.

If you do, you yourself will be just like them.