Proverbs 26:5

English Standard Version

5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. (Pr 28:11; Mt 16:1; Mt 21:24; Ro 12:16)

New International Version

5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

New International Reader’s Version

5 Answer a foolish person in keeping with their foolish acts. If you do not, they will be wise in their own eyes.

King James Version

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