Proverbs 26:12

Bible in Basic English 1965

Have you seen a man who seems to himself to be wise? There is more hope for the foolish than for him.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:15

The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.

Proverbs 22:29

Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.

Proverbs 26:16

The hater of work seems to himself wiser than seven men who are able to give an answer with good sense.

Proverbs 26:5

Give a foolish man a foolish answer, or he will seem wise to himself.

Proverbs 28:11

The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.

Proverbs 28:26

He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.

Proverbs 29:20

Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.

Proverbs 3:7

Put no high value on your wisdom: let the fear of the Lord be before you, and keep yourself from evil:

Isaiah 5:21

Cursed are those who seem wise to themselves, and who take pride in their knowledge!

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did his father's pleasure? They say, The first. Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, that tax-farmers and loose women are going into the kingdom of God before you.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee, taking up his position, said to himself these words: God, I give you praise because I am not like other men, who take more than their right, who are evil-doers, who are untrue to their wives, or even like this tax-farmer.

Luke 7:44

And turning to the woman he said to Simon, You see this woman? I came into your house; you did not give me water for my feet: but she has been washing my feet with the drops from her eyes, and drying them with her hair.

John 9:41

Jesus said to them, If you were blind you would have no sin: but now that you say, We see; your sin is there still.

Romans 12:16

Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.

Revelation 3:17

For you say, I have wealth, and have got together goods and land, and have need of nothing; and you are not conscious of your sad and unhappy condition, that you are poor and blind and without clothing.