Proverbs 26:5-9 English Standard Version (ESV)

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

6. Whoever sends a message by the hand of a foolcuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

7. Like a lame man’s legs, which hang useless,is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

8. Like one who binds the stone in the slingis one who gives honor to a fool.

9. Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkardis a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 26