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Proverbs 26:2-4
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2 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.
3 A (C)whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
And a (D)rod for the back of fools.
4 (E)Do not answer a fool [b]according to his foolishness,
Or you will also be like him.

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  1. Proverbs 26:2 Lit wandering
  2. Proverbs 26:4 I.e., taking his question or argument seriously
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Proverbs 26:2-4
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2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow,
    an undeserved curse does not come to rest.(A)
3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,(B)
    and a rod for the backs of fools!(C)
4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
    or you yourself will be just like him.(D)

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Proverbs 26:2-4
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2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.

3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

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

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