Proverbs 26:5

English Standard Version 2016

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

Cross References

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.

Proverbs 28:11

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.

Titus 1:13

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

Romans 11:25

Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.

John 8:7

And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.”

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 26:4

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

Isaiah 5:21

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

Proverbs 26:6

Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.