Proverbs 26:12

God's Word

Have you met a person who thinks he is wise? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:15

A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one, but a person who listens to advice is wise.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a person who is efficient in his work? He will serve kings. He will not serve unknown people.

Proverbs 26:16

A lazy person thinks he is wiser than seven people who give a sensible answer.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool with his own stupidity, or he will think he is wise.

Proverbs 28:11

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor person with understanding sees right through him.

Proverbs 28:26

Whoever trusts his own heart is a fool. Whoever walks in wisdom will survive.

Proverbs 29:20

Have you met a person who is quick to answer? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not consider yourself wise. Fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

Isaiah 5:21

How horrible it will be for those who think they are wise and consider themselves to be clever.

Matthew 21:31

“Which of the two sons did what the father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “I can guarantee this truth: Tax collectors and prostitutes are going into God’s kingdom ahead of you.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood up and prayed, ‘God, I thank you that I’m not like other people! I’m not a robber or a dishonest person. I haven’t committed adultery. I’m not even like this tax collector.

Luke 7:44

Then, turning to the woman, he said to Simon, “You see this woman, don’t you? I came into your house. You didn’t wash my feet. But she has washed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair.

John 9:41

Jesus told them, “If you were blind, you wouldn’t be sinners. But now you say, ‘We see,’ so you continue to be sinners.

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be arrogant, but be friendly to humble people. Don’t think that you are smarter than you really are.

Revelation 3:17

You say, ‘I’m rich. I’m wealthy. I don’t need anything.’ Yet, you do not realize that you are miserable, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.