Like a (A)sparrow in its [a]flitting, like a swallow in its flying,
So a (B)curse without cause does not come to rest.
A (C)whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
And a (D)rod for the back of fools.
(E)Do not answer a fool [b]according to his foolishness,
Or you will also be like him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:2 Lit wandering
  2. Proverbs 26:4 I.e., taking his question or argument seriously

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