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Proverbs 26:4
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4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
    or you yourself will be just like him.(A)

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Proverbs 26:4
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4 (A)Do not answer a fool [a]according to his foolishness,
Or you will also be like him.

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  1. Proverbs 26:4 I.e., taking his question or argument seriously
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Proverbs 26:4
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4 
Do not answer [nor pretend to agree with the frivolous comments of] a [closed-minded] fool according to his folly,
Otherwise you, even you, will be like him.

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Proverbs 26:4
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4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

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Proverbs 26:4
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4 Don't make a fool of yourself
    by answering a fool.

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