Proverbs 26:6 ASV

⁴  Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

⁵  Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

⁶  He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off 'his own' feet, 'and' drinketh in damage.

⁷  The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

⁸  As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.