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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Give a foolish man a foolish answer, or he will seem wise to himself.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Responde al necio según su necedad, porque no se estime sabio en su opinión.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Respóndele al necio como se merece, para que no se crea sabio.

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