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Proverbs 26:4-6
Young's Literal Translation

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

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

6 He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.

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Proverbs 26:4-6
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4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
    or you yourself will be just like him.(A)
5 Answer a fool according to his folly,
    or he will be wise in his own eyes.(B)
6 Sending a message by the hands of a fool(C)
    is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison.

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