Proverbs 26:5 | |
NASB: Answer a fool as his folly [deserves], That he not be wise in his own eyes. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Answer a fool with his own stupidity, or he will think he is wise. (GOD'S WORD®) 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. DBY: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. JPS: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. WBS: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. WEB: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. YLT: Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes. | |
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