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