5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
5 Answer a fool in simple terms so he doesn't get a swelled head.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
5 Be sure to answer the foolish arguments of fools, or they will become wise in their own estimation.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 26:5
Commentary on Proverbs 26:4-5
(Read Proverbs 26:4-5)
We are to fit our remarks to the man, and address them to his conscience, so as may best end the debate.