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Proverbs 26:4-5
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4 (A)Do not answer a fool [a]according to his foolishness,
Or you will also be like him.
5 (B)Answer a fool as his foolishness deserves,
So that he will not be (C)wise in his own eyes.

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  1. Proverbs 26:4 I.e., taking his question or argument seriously
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Proverbs 26:4-5
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4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him -- even thou.

5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

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