The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
Proverbs 26:12 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Do you see a man wise in his own eyes and conceit? There is more hope for a [self-confident] fool than for him. [Prov. 29:20; Luke 18:11; Rom. 12:16; Rev. 3:17.] American Standard Version (1901) Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him. Common English Bible Do you see people who consider themselves wise? There is more hope for a fool than for them. Catholic Public Domain Version Have you seen a man who seems wise to himself? There will be greater hope held for the unwise than for him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Hast thou seen a man wise in his own conceit? there shall be more hope of a fool than of him. |
The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
Woe unto them that are wise their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Whether of the twain did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath wetted my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.
Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye would have no sin: but now ye say, We see: your sin remaineth.
Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art the wretched one and miserable and poor and blind and naked: