GOD'S WORD® Translation
Answer a fool with his own stupidity, or he will think he is wise.

American Standard Version
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

Berean Study Bible
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he imagine himself to be wise.

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

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

World English Bible
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

Young's Literal Translation
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

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