Proverbs 26:4
What does Proverbs 26:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 26:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Do not give to the foolish man a foolish answer, or you will be like him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him--even thou.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou be made like him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
- 2 Samuel 19:41
And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and brought the king, and his household, over the Jordan, and all David’s men with him?
- 1 Kings 12:14
and spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
- Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
- 1 Kings 12:16
And when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.
- Judges 12:1
And the men of Ephraim were gathered together, and passed northward; and they said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thy house upon thee with fire.
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