Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 26:4 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 26:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 26 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.”
Proverbs 26:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 26:4
Don't answer a fool 'according to his folly' lest you become like him. Engaging fools on their terms drags you into foolishness. The Hebrew 'anah' (answer) and 'damah' (be like) warn against adopting foolish methods or arguments to counter folly. This requires discernment about when and how to respond. Reformed theology values measured responses to opposition. Sometimes silence is wise; sometimes rebuke is necessary (next verse). But we must not become what we oppose—returning insult for insult or adopting foolish argumentation.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 26:4
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“lest he be wise in his own eyes.”
“or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called”
“the archangel”
“saying”
“therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.”
“and passed northward; and they said to Jephthah”
“all the men of Israel came to the king”
“the people answered the king”
“and said nothing in reply”
“because Christ also suffered for us”