Proverbs 26:4

“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Proverbs 26:4

Answere not a foole according to his folly, lest thou also be like vnto him.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Proverbs chapter 26

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Do not give to the foolish man a foolish answer, or you will be like him.
- Basic English Bible

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

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou be made like him.
- Douay Rheims Bible

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like him.
- Webster's Bible

Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
- World English Bible

Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him -- even thou.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Richard in Christ's comment on 2021-03-30 10:25:39:

First I will post about someone saying "God doesn't have hands". We all Know God is Spirit. For someone to say He doesn't have hands is absurd. God can have, and be, anything He wants. Here is some Scriptures to consider for the one who stated this:

In Genesis 3:8 the Lord was "walking" in the garden of Eden. In Exodus 33:20 He said no man shall see my "face" and live. Exudus 33:23 speaks of His "hand" and "back parts". The vision of Daniel 7:9 seeing the Ancient of Days(God) "sitting" on His throne wearing a "garment" and having "hair". Many other details in Revelation of one who "sat" upon the throne.

Did God not make us in His image?

Just because we in this physical body cannot see the spirit realm, unless God chooses to send someone a revelation or vision etc, does not mean it is not there.

God Bless.

Ltrane's comment on 2021-03-29 22:55:21:

Thanks Ron. It's always a good thing to get an understanding, and to give understanding in all things. It helps us to see each other in the same way GOD sees us. As written, "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and in all your getting get understanding". Lastly, a wise man will hear and increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels". GOD Bless!

Marcus Brazil's comment on 2021-03-23 22:02:29:

in 2 Samuel 2:12-16 What was the reason for this mutual slaughter of 24 men????

Ron's comment on 2021-03-22 15:54:04:

Ltrane, Well said, with man, preconceived ideas fog the understanding. Ron

Ltrane's comment on 2021-03-22 10:34:19:

The Holy Scriptures when rightly divided always answers for itself. Therefore being in agreement with responses viewed in regards to Proverbs 24:4-5. The simplicity of scripture reveals in the next book Ecclesiastes 3:7 ", a time to be silent and a time to speak". In one biblical example: Jesus "my Lord and Savior" said nothing to defend the woman who was taken in adultery, "the very act", per her accusers. However, Jesus knew their foolishness was not concerned about the adulterous act. They attempted to invoke the old testament passage, Deut 17:5 which clearly say, "to bring the man and the woman,,,,". So where was the man? Therefore, Christ silence was knowing when not to answer. However, when they began to press him of what He says should be done, Now, they're bringing into light the thoughts of GOD to which Christ being the Word broke his silence to address their foolishness so they could go no further in this by simply saying, "He among you who is without sin, let him first cast a stone at her". The rest of the story is known. It is proper to allow scripture to interpret scripture in that way it's The LORD answering for what we believe to His Word. GOD Bless!

Bob's comment on 2021-01-22 16:54:17:

There 'IS' a time to answer a fool as the very next verse says in Proverbs 26:5, "..lest he become puffed up (or wise) in his conceit/deceit.." Amen? Amen!

by so doing we truly become Christ like or 'Christian'. Search the scriptures (John 5:39) and see how Jesus responded to his accusers. Meek is strength (in The Lord) & not weak!

Kol tuv i.e. be well :-)

Davis's comment on 2015-08-22 13:09:50:

Answer not a fool according to his folly, is exactly what it means. Ecclesiastes 2:13 KJV Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness. A fool who has no understanding will not bridle his tongue and Remember the name of our Savior YASHAYAH in the night. If a wise man answer a fool according to his folly, he too will be like him, forgetting what the Messiah did for us at the Cross and not bridle his tongue and enter into rest. YASHAYAH HA MESSIAH IS COME IN THE FLESH. Selah

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