Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him. Cross References Matthew 7:6 Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. Proverbs 23:9 Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words. Proverbs 29:9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution. Isaiah 36:21 But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, "Do not answer him." Treasury of Scripture Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him. Proverbs 17:14 Judges 12:1-6 2 Samuel 19:41-43 |