(A)A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
    and (B)a rod for the back of fools.
(C)Answer not a fool according to his folly,
    lest you be like him yourself.
(D)Answer a fool according to his folly,
    lest he be (E)wise in his own eyes.
Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool
    cuts off his own feet and (F)drinks violence.
Like a lame man's legs, which hang useless,
    is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling New Testament, hardcover
ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling New Testament, hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $21.99
Save: $13.00 (37%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Proverbs, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Proverbs, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Retail: $8.99
Our Price: $4.99
Save: $4.00 (44%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling Bible, Books of Poetry
ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling Bible, Books of Poetry
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $22.49
Save: $12.50 (36%)
ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling Bible, Pentateuch
ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling Bible, Pentateuch
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $18.16
Save: $16.83 (48%)