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. King James Bible Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Hebrew Answerעֲנֵ֣ה (‘ă·nêh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond a fool כְ֭סִיל (ḵə·sîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool according to his folly, כְּאִוַּלְתּ֑וֹ (kə·’iw·wal·tōw) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 200: Silliness lest פֶּן־ (pen-) Conjunction Strong's 6435: Removal, lest he become יִהְיֶ֖ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be wise חָכָ֣ם (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2450: Wise in his own eyes. בְּעֵינָֽיו׃ (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain |
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