Proverbs 26:4
“Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.”
— Proverbs 26:4
About this verse
Proverbs 26:4 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is court. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include wisdom, folly. Notable phrases: don't answer a fool; according to his folly. This verse contains a command.
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
deciding
Type
proverb
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