Proverbs 26:12

Good News Translation

The most stupid fool is better off than those who think they are wise when they are not.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:15

Stupid people always think they are right. Wise people listen to advice.

Proverbs 22:29

Show me someone who does a good job, and I will show you someone who is better than most and worthy of the company of kings.

Proverbs 26:16

A lazy person will think he is smarter than seven men who can give good reasons for their opinions.

Proverbs 26:5

Give a silly answer to a silly question, and the one who asked it will realize that he's not as smart as he thinks.

Proverbs 28:11

Rich people always think they are wise, but a poor person who has insight into character knows better.

Proverbs 28:26

It is foolish to follow your own opinions. Be safe, and follow the teachings of wiser people.

Proverbs 29:20

There is more hope for a stupid fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.

Proverbs 3:7

Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the Lord and refuse to do wrong.

Isaiah 5:21

You are doomed! You think you are wise, so very clever.

Matthew 21:31

Which one of the two did what his father wanted?” “The older one,” they answered. So Jesus said to them, “I tell you: the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the Kingdom of God ahead of you.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood apart by himself and prayed, ‘I thank you, God, that I am not greedy, dishonest, or an adulterer, like everybody else. I thank you that I am not like that tax collector over there.

Luke 7:44

Then he turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your home, and you gave me no water for my feet, but she has washed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair.

John 9:41

Jesus answered, “If you were blind, then you would not be guilty; but since you claim that you can see, this means that you are still guilty.”

Romans 12:16

Have the same concern for everyone. Do not be proud, but accept humble duties. Do not think of yourselves as wise.

Revelation 3:17

You say, ‘I am rich and well off; I have all I need.’ But you do not know how miserable and pitiful you are! You are poor, naked, and blind.