Proverbs 26:4-5
Authorized (King James) Version
4 Answer not a fool according to his folly,
lest thou also be like unto him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly,
lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Proverbs 26:4-5
21st Century King James Version
4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he think himself wise in his own conceit.
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Proverbs 26:17
Authorized (King James) Version
17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him,
is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:17
21st Century King James Version
17 He that passeth by and meddleth in strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
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Proverbs 26:20-21
Authorized (King James) Version
20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out:
so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire;
so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 26:20-21
21st Century King James Version
20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out; so, where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
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Proverbs 29:22
Authorized (King James) Version
22 An angry man stirreth up strife,
and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Proverbs 29:22
21st Century King James Version
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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Proverbs 30:33
Authorized (King James) Version
33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter,
and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood:
so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
Proverbs 30:33
21st Century King James Version
33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the stirring of wrath bringeth forth strife.
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