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Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.
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American Standard Version
Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
Christian Standard Bible
Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness or you’ll be like him yourself.
English Standard Version
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.
King James Version
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
New American Standard Bible
Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, Or you will also be like him.
New King James Version
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.
New Living Translation
Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are.
World English Bible
Don’t answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.