Proverbs 26:5

Good News Translation

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.

Cross References

Proverbs 26:12

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

Proverbs 26:4

If you answer a silly question, you are just as silly as the person who asked it.

Proverbs 26:6

If you let a fool deliver a message, you might as well cut off your own feet; you are asking for trouble.

Proverbs 28:11

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

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.

John 8:7

As they stood there asking him questions, he straightened up and said to them, “Whichever one of you has committed no sin may throw the first stone at her.”

Romans 11:25

There is a secret truth, my friends, which I want you to know, for it will keep you from thinking how wise you are. It is that the stubbornness of the people of Israel is not permanent, but will last only until the complete number of Gentiles comes to God.

Romans 12:16

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