Bible Study Answering

[Thomas Kelly]

Hello,

You may look at all the words below and think of what knowledge may be gained after thinking about them all. You may want to add a verse or verses which you think are good for judging how to answer people.

"Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
or you yourself will be just like him."

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

Proverbs 26: 4 and 5.

"When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom."

Proverbs 11: 2.

"Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult."

Part of 1 Peter 3: 9.

All NIV.

 

[Jim Parker]

"Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
or you yourself will be just like him."

Don't get into a long discussion with a fool. It will accomplish nothing.

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

Rebuke a fool for his nonsense and do not debate with him.

my take

 

[reba]

sometimes ever we agree Jim

 

[Thomas Kelly]

Don't get into a long discussion with a fool. It will accomplish nothing.

Rebuke a fool for his nonsense and do not debate with him.

my take

Proverbs 9:7

Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.