Proverbs 26:4-5
Modern English Version
4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
lest you 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
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 26:17
Modern English Version
17 He who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him
is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
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 26:20-21
Modern English Version
20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
21 As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
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 29:22
Modern English Version
22 An angry man stirs up strife,
and a furious man abounds in transgression.
Proverbs 29:22
Authorized (King James) Version
22 An angry man stirreth up strife,
and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Proverbs 30:33
Modern English Version
33 Surely the churning of milk brings forth butter,
and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood,
so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.
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.
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