--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Answer not a fool according to his folly…" description: "\"“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.\" ( Proverbs 26:4 )”\" — Holy Bible" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/738/holy-bible-49178_arguments_answer-not-a-fool-according-to-his-folly_483160.jpg" --- # Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also… ![“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him." ( Proverbs 26:4 )” quote by Holy Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/738/holy-bible-49178_arguments_answer-not-a-fool-according-to-his-folly_483160.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/738/holy-bible-49178_arguments_answer-not-a-fool-according-to-his-folly_483160.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/738/holy-bible-49178_arguments_answer-not-a-fool-according-to-his-folly_483160.jpg) > ““Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him." ( Proverbs 26:4 )”” [Holy Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/holy-bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Advises not to answer a fool with his own folly, lest you become like him. **In simple terms:** Avoid mirroring a fool’s behavior. Key Takeaway Respond wisely, not in kind. Themes wisdom discipline communication Mood cautionary didactic Type scriptural advice When to use this quote - debates - online forums - family arguments Key Concepts ethics self‑control biblical teaching Questions to Reflect On - When is it better to ignore a fool? - How to correct without becoming similar? 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