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Proverbs 26:5

WisdomWords and speech

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.

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

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BSB
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
KJV
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
WEB
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
ASV
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
DARBY
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
BLB
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his eyes.
ÅB
Svar dåren etter hans dårskap, for at han ikke skal bli vis i egne øyne!
OTB
Svar en dåre etter hans dårskap, for at han ikke skal bli vis i egne øyne.
B1930
Svar dåren efter hans dårskap, forat han ikke skal bli vis i egne øine!

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