Proverbs 26:5

A Conservative Version

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

Cross References

Romans 12:16

thinking the same way toward each other, not thinking on lofty things, but accommodating to the lowly. Become not wise according to yourselves,

Proverbs 28:11

The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but a poor man who has understanding searches him out.

Titus 1:13

This testimony is true, because of which reason, reprove them harshly, so that they may be sound in the faith,

Romans 11:25

For I do not want you, brothers, to be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise according to yourselves, that a callousness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles come in.

John 8:7

And when they continued asking him, after standing erect, he said to them, Let the innocent man of you first cast the stone at her.

Proverbs 26:12

See thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope for a fool than of him.

Proverbs 26:4

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like to him.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in thine own eyes. Fear LORD, and depart from evil.

Isaiah 5:21

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Proverbs 26:6

He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, [and] drinks injury.