Proverbs 26:4

Lighthouse Bible 2006

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:14

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

1 Kings 12:16

So when all Israel saw that the king did not listen 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 your own house, David. So Israel departed to their tents.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before you meddle with it.

Proverbs 23:9

Do not speak in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 26:5

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

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

Isaiah 36:21

But they held their peace, and did not answer him a word: for the king’s commandment was, Do not answer him.

Matthew 7:6

Do not give that which is holy to the dogs, neither throw your pearls before swine, so that they do not trample them under their feet, and turn again and tear you.

1 Peter 3:9

Not repaying evil for evil, or insults for insults: but on the contrary blessing; knowing that you are called to this, that you should inherit a blessing.

Jude 1:9

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against him a derogatory accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke you.