Proverbs 26:4
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordAnswer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
— Proverbs 26:4, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Don't answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him--even thou.