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¶ A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.

¶ Never answer a fool according to his folly lest thou also be like unto him.

Answer the fool showing him his folly lest he be wise in his own conceit.

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A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,(A)
    and a rod for the backs of fools!(B)
Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
    or you yourself will be just like him.(C)
Answer a fool according to his folly,
    or he will be wise in his own eyes.(D)

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