Proverbs 26:4

The Passion Translation

Don’t respond to the words of a fool with more foolish words, or you will become as foolish as he is!

Cross References

Proverbs 17:14

Don’t be one who is quick to quarrel, for an argument is hard to stop, and you never know how it will end, so don’t even start down that road!

Proverbs 23:9

A rebellious fool will despise your wise advice, so don’t even waste your time—save your breath!

Proverbs 26:5

Instead, if you’re asked a silly question, answer it with words of wisdom so the fool doesn’t think he’s so clever.

Proverbs 29:9

There’s no use arguing with a fool, for his ranting and raving prevent you from making a case and settling the argument in a calm way.

Isaiah 36:21

But they were silent, and no one answered him a word, for King Hezekiah had ordered them, “Do not answer him.”

Matthew 7:6

“Who would hang earrings on a dog’s ear or throw pearls in front of wild pigs? They’ll only trample them under their feet and then turn around and tear you to pieces!

1 Peter 3:9

Never retaliate when someone treats you wrongly, nor insult those who insult you, but instead, respond by speaking a blessing over them—because a blessing is what God promised to give you.

Jude 1:9

Even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil over the body of Moses, dared not insult or slander him, but simply said, “The Lord Yahweh rebuke you!”