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Proverbs 26:5

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

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

New International Version

Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Respond to the foolish according to his folly, lest he imagine himself to be wise