Proverbs 26:4

A Conservative Version

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like to him.

Cross References

Proverbs 26:5

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

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but instead giving praise, knowing that ye were called for this, so that ye might inherit a blessing.

1 Kings 12:14

and spoke to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke. My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is [like] letting out water. Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

1 Kings 12:16

And when all Israel saw that the king did not hearken to them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? Neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse. To your tents, O Israel. Now see to thine own hous

Jude 1:9

But Michael the arch-agent, when he disputed with the devil, contending about the body of Moses, dared not bring a railing judgment, but said, May Lord rebuke thee.

Isaiah 36:21

But they held their peace, and answered him not a word. For the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

Matthew 7:6

Do not give what is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before the swine, lest they trample them by their feet, and having turn back may lacerate you.

Proverbs 23:9

Speak not in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.