Proverbs 26:4-5

More Proverbs of Solomon

⁴ _b Answer not a fool according to his folly,
lest you be like him yourself.
⁵ _c Answer a fool according to his folly,
lest he be _d wise in his own eyes.

1. Cross References
   2 Samuel 16:11
   And David said to Abishai and to all his servants, "Behold, my own son seeks my life; how much more now may this Benjaminite! Leave him alone, and let him curse, for the Lord has told him to.
   2 Kings 18:36
   But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king's command was, "Do not answer him.
   Luke 23:9
   So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer.
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 16:1 - 4
   And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
   Matthew 21:24 - 27
   Jesus answered them, "I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do these things.
   
3. Cross References
   Proverbs 28:11
   A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
   Romans 12:16
   Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.