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NASB | Proverbs 26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 26:4 Do not answer [nor pretend to agree with the frivolous comments of] a [closed-minded] fool according to his folly, Otherwise you, even you, will be like him. |
Bible Question: Does anyone have any insight that they could share with me regarding verses 4 and 5 of Proverbs 26? This has really thrown me for a loop. |
Bible Answer: Greetings Eaglewings 40:31, Here's a bit of insightful commentary... "26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly. Do not stoop to his level (see 23:9; Matt. 7:6)." (1) "26:5 Answer a fool as his folly deserves. Sometimes folly must be plainly exposed and denounced." (1) "26:4-5 These verses are complementary rather than contradictory. Although it is unwise to argue with a fool at his level and to recognize his foolish suppositions, there are occasions when it is best to refute him soundly, lest his foolish opinions seem to be confirmed." (2) Blessings to you, Makarios (1) Zondervan NASB Study Bible, 1999, the Zondervan Corporation, pg. 927, Kenneth Barker, General Editor (2) Ryrie Study Bible, Expanded Edition, 1995, The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, pg. 1006, Charles Caldwell Ryrie, Th.D., Ph.D. |
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