Proverbs 26:5DRA

Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 5 of 28

"Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit."
Proverbs 26:5

In context

3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, drinketh damage.

7The legs of the lame are not equal: so a parable in the mouth of fools.

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