NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon Answer`anah (aw-naw') to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extens. to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce a fool kciyl (kes-eel') fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly -- fool(-ish). according to his folly 'ivveleth (iv-veh'-leth) silliness -- folly, foolishly(-ness). lest he be wise chakam (khaw-kawm') wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) -- cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise(hearted), man). in his own conceit `ayin (ah'-yin) an eye; by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible Answer a fool as his folly deserves, That he not be wise in his own eyes. King James Bible Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Holman Christian Standard Bible Answer a fool according to his foolishness or he'll become wise in his own eyes. International Standard Version Answer a fool according to his foolishness, or he will think himself to be wise. NET Bible Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own estimation. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But speak with a fool according to your wisdom lest he think in his soul that he is wise. GOD'S WORD® Translation Answer a fool with his own stupidity, or he will think he is wise. King James 2000 Bible Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. Links Proverbs 26:5Proverbs 26:5 NIV Proverbs 26:5 NLT Proverbs 26:5 ESV Proverbs 26:5 NASB Proverbs 26:5 KJV |
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