Proverbs 26:5-9

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. {conceit: Heb. eyes} He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, {and} drinketh damage. {damage: or, violence} The legs of the lame are not equal: so {is} a parable in the mouth of fools. {are...: Heb. are lifted up} As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so {is} he that giveth honour to a fool. {bindeth...: or, putteth a precious stone in an heap of stones} {As} a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so {is} a parable in the mouth of fools.