Proverbs 26:5

God's Word

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

Cross References

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.

Proverbs 28:11

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

Titus 1:13

That statement is true. For this reason, sharply correct believers so that they continue to have faith that is alive and well.

Romans 11:25

Brothers and sisters, I want you to understand this mystery so that you won’t become arrogant. The minds of some Israelites have become closed until all of God’s non-Jewish people are included.

John 8:7

When they persisted in asking him questions, he straightened up and said, “The person who is sinless should be the first to throw a stone at her.”

Proverbs 26:12

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

Proverbs 26:4

Do not answer a fool with his own stupidity, or you will be like 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.

Proverbs 26:6

Whoever uses a fool to send a message cuts off his own feet and brings violence upon himself.