Proverbs 26:5

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Cross References

Romans 12:16

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.

Proverbs 28:11

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

Titus 1:13

This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

Romans 11:25

For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of this mystery, lest ye be wise in your own conceits, that a hardening in part hath befallen Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in;

John 8:7

But when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Proverbs 26:12

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

Proverbs 26:4

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

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:

Isaiah 5:21

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Proverbs 26:6

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.