Proverbs 26:5

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he imagine himself to be wise.

Cross References

Romans 12:16

Being of one mind one towards another. Not minding high things, but consenting to the humble. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Proverbs 28:11

The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.

Titus 1:13

This testimony is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

Romans 11:25

For I would not have you ignorant, brethren, of this mystery, (lest you should be wise in your own conceits), that blindness in part has happened in Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles should come in.

John 8:7

When therefore they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said to them: He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Proverbs 26:12

Hast thou seen a man wise in his own conceit? there shall be more hope of a fool than of him.

Proverbs 26:4

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

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in thy own conceit: fear God, and depart from evil:

Isaiah 5:21

Woe to you that are wise in your own eyes, and prudent in your own conceits.

Proverbs 26:6

He that sendeth words by a foolish messenger, is lame of feet and drinketh iniquity.