Proverbs 26:5
“Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.”
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Cross-References
“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.”
“Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”
“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”
“The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.”
“Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!”