Proverbs 26:5 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

³A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

⁴Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

⁵Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

⁶He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.

⁷The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

How do you discern when to engage with foolishness?

What does it mean for you to answer a fool?

When have you regretted responding to someone in anger?

wisdom

Choose your battles wisely; sometimes silence is the best response.

communication

Think carefully before responding to provocation to avoid unnecessary conflict.

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