Proverbs 26:5

What does Proverbs 26:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 26:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Give a foolish man a foolish answer, or he will seem wise to himself.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he imagine himself to be wise.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

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

v.5This passage

v.6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 26:12

    Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Luke 13:23

    And one said unto him, Lord, are they few that are saved? And he said unto them,

  • Luke 12:13

    And one out of the multitude said unto him, Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me.

  • Matthew 22:15

    Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk.

  • Proverbs 3:7

    Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:

  • Romans 12:16

    Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.

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