Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Give a foolish man a foolish answer, or he will seem wise to himself.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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