Proverbs 26:4

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

"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him." - Proverbs 26:4
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What does Proverbs 26:4 mean?

Proverbs 26:4 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him." This verse from the book of Proverbs provides a timeless lesson in wisdom and discernment. It advises against engaging in fruitless arguments…

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Wisdom in Silence: Navigating Foolishness with Grace

In Proverbs 26:4, we are presented with a profound piece of wisdom: "Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him" (KJV). At first glance, this verse seems straightforward, yet its implications run deep in our daily interactions and the way we…

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Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts seeking wisdom, understanding, and guidance as we navigate the complexities of life. We are reminded of Your profound Word in Proverbs 26:4, that instructs us not to answer a fool according to his folly, lest we be drawn into…

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Proverbs 26:4 - "Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him."
Proverbs 26:4-5 - "Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes."
"Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes." - Proverbs 26:4-5
Proverbs 4:26 - "Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established."
"Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established." - Proverbs 4:26
Proverbs 7:26
Proverbs 26:20
Proverbs 26:26 - "Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation."
Proverbs 7:26-27
Proverbs 30:26 - "The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;"
Proverbs 27:26 - "The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field."
Proverbs 26:18 - "As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,"
Proverbs 26:7 - "The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools."
Proverbs 26:3 - "A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back."
Proverbs 26:13 - "The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets."
Proverbs 15:26 - "The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words."
Proverbs 16:26 - "He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him."
Proverbs 20:26 - "A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them."
Proverbs 26:1 - "As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool."
Proverbs 26:22 - "The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly."
Proverbs 22:26 - "Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts."
Proverbs 17:26 - "Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity."
Proverbs 26:28 - "A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin."
Proverbs 24:26 - "Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer."
Proverbs 26:8 - "As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool."
Proverbs 26:23 - "Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross."
Proverbs 31:26 - "She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness."
Proverbs 26:2 - "As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come."
Proverbs 21:26 - "He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not."