But the very next verse says, "Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes." (Pro 26:5)
This is just another way of saying that when you argue with an idiot others may not know which of you is the idiot.
But the very next verse says, "Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes."
Proverbs 26:5 advises you that when you argue with an idiot the idiot may think his argument has merit else why would you bother to argue.
This is just another way of saying that when you argue with an idiot others may not know which of you is the idiot.
But the very next verse says, "Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes."
Proverbs 26:5 advises you that when you argue with an idiot the idiot may think his argument has merit else why would you bother to argue.