Strong's Lexicon Answer עֲנֵ֣ה (‘ă·nêh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6030: 1) to answer, respond, testify, speak, shout 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to answer, respond to 1a2) to testify, respond as a witness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to make answer 1b2) to be answered, receive answer 2) (Qal) to sing, utter tunefully 3) (Qal) to dwell a fool כְ֭סִיל (ḵə·sîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3684: 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one according to his folly, כְּאִוַּלְתּ֑וֹ (kə·’iw·wal·tōw) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 200: 1) foolishness, folly lest פֶּן־ (pen-) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 6435: conj 1) lest, not, beware lest adv 2) lest he become יִהְיֶ֖ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1961: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) ----- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone wise חָכָ֣ם (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2450: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously) in his own eyes. בְּעֵינָֽיו׃ (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5869: 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.) 2) spring, fountain Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleAnswer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes. Young's Literal Translation Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes. Holman Christian Standard Bible Answer a fool according to his foolishness or he’ll become wise in his own eyes. New American Standard Bible Answer a fool as his folly [deserves], That he not be wise in his own eyes. King James Bible Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Parallel Verses New International Version Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes. New Living Translation Be sure to answer the foolish arguments of fools, or they will become wise in their own estimation. English Standard Version Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. New American Standard Bible Answer a fool as his folly deserves, That he not be wise in his own eyes. King James Bible Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Holman Christian Standard Bible Answer a fool according to his foolishness or he'll become wise in his own eyes. International Standard Version Answer a fool according to his foolishness, or he will think himself to be wise. NET Bible Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own estimation. American Standard Version Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit. English Revised Version Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Young's Literal Translation Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes. Cross References Matthew 16:1 The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. Matthew 21:24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Proverbs 26:6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. Proverbs 26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Proverbs 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 26:4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Proverbs 26:3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. Proverbs 26:2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. 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