Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Do not give to the foolish man a foolish answer, or you will be like him.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Don't answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him -- even thou.