Proverbs 26:5

King James Version

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

Proverbs 26:5

New King James Version

⁵^(A)Answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

²¹But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

²¹But they ^[a]held their peace and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, “Do not answer him.”

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