Proverbs 26:5

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

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

Cross References

Romans 12:16

Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.

Proverbs 28:11

The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

Titus 1:13

This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

Romans 11:25

For I don't desire, brothers, to have you ignorant of this mystery, so that you won't be wise in your own conceits, that a partial hardening has happened to Yisra'el, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in,

John 8:7

But when they continued asking him, he looked up and said to them, *He who is without sin among you, let him throw the first stone at her.*

Proverbs 26:12

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

Proverbs 26:4

Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

Proverbs 3:7

Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Isaiah 5:21

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

Proverbs 26:6

One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.