What does Proverbs 26:4-5 advise regarding answering a fool according to his folly?
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Correct answer: It gives two opposite commands: do not answer him, and answer him
The two verses sit side by side and appear to conflict: do not stoop to a fool's level (v. 4), but do correct him so his arrogance is challenged (v. 5). Discerning which applies in a given moment is itself a mark of wisdom.
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