Translation Comparison

Proverbs 26:4

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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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.

Bible verse Proverbs 26:4 comparison across 9 translations
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.

King James Bible

KJV

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

American Standard Version

ASV

Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou be made like him.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

English Revised Version

ERV

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like him.

World English Bible

WEB

Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

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

American King James Version

AKJV

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him.

King James Bible

KJV

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

American Standard Version

ASV

Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou be made like him.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

English Revised Version

ERV

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like him.

World English Bible

WEB

Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

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

American King James Version

AKJV

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him.