King James Bible
KJVAnswer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 26:4 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou be made like him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like him. | |
World English BibleWEB | Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him — even thou. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him. |