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Proverbs 26:2-4
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 26:2-4
New American Standard Bible
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:2 Lit wandering
- Proverbs 26:4 I.e., taking his question or argument seriously
Proverbs 26:2-4
King James Version
Proverbs 26:2-4
King James Version
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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