Proverbs 26:4-6

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⁴ Don’t answer fools when they speak foolishly,
or you will be just like them.

⁵ Answer fools when they speak foolishly,
or they will ·think they are really wise [^Lbe wise in their own eyes; ^Ca wise person must read the situation to know whether to answer or not].

⁶ Sending a message by a foolish person
is like cutting off your feet or drinking ·poison [^Lviolence].