NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon Answer`anah (aw-naw') to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extens. to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce not a fool kciyl (kes-eel') fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly -- fool(-ish). according to his folly 'ivveleth (iv-veh'-leth) silliness -- folly, foolishly(-ness). lest thou also be like shavah (shaw-vaw') to level, i.e. equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust (i.e. counterbalance, be suitable, compose, place, yield, etc.) unto him Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him. King James Bible Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness or you'll be like him yourself. International Standard Version Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him. NET Bible Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Do not give answer to a fool according to his foolishness, lest you also be like him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Do not answer a fool with his own stupidity, or you will be like him. King James 2000 Bible Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like unto him. Links Proverbs 26:4Proverbs 26:4 NIV Proverbs 26:4 NLT Proverbs 26:4 ESV Proverbs 26:4 NASB Proverbs 26:4 KJV |
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