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Be sure to answer the foolish arguments of fools, or they will become wise in their own estimation.
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American Standard Version
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Christian Standard Bible
Answer a fool according to his foolishness or he’ll become wise in his own eyes.
English Standard Version
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
King James Version
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
New American Standard Bible
Answer a fool as his foolishness deserves, So that he will not be wise in his own eyes.
New International Version
Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
New King James Version
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
World English Bible
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.