Proverbs 26:5

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁵Answer a fool according to his foolishness^(A)
or he’ll become wise in his own eyes.^(B)

Proverbs 26:5

New International Version

⁵Answer a fool according to his folly,
or he will be wise in his own eyes.^(A)

¹²Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?^(A)
There is more hope for a fool than for him.^(B)

¹²Do you see a person wise in their own eyes?^(A)
There is more hope for a fool than for them.^(B)

¹¹A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

¹¹The rich are wise in their own eyes;
one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)