New American Standard Bible

Proverbs 26:2-6 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

2. Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, So a curse without cause does not alight.

3. A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the back of fools.

4. Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him.

5. Answer a fool as his folly deserves, That he not be wise in his own eyes.

6. He cuts off his own feet and drinks violence Who sends a message by the hand of a fool.