Proverbs 26:12

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Romans 12:16

Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Do not pretend to be wiser than you are.

Proverbs 28:11

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

Revelation 3:17

For you say, ‘I am rich, and have stored up goods, and have need of nothing,’ yet do not realize that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.

Matthew 21:31

“Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, the tax collectors and prostitutes enter the kingdom of God before you.

Proverbs 26:5

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

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood and prayed these things about himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men: extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

Luke 7:44

Then He turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house. You gave Me no water for My feet, but she has washed My feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head.

Proverbs 26:16

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who render a reason.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.

John 9:41

Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would have no sin. But now you say, ‘We see.’ Therefore your sin remains.

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

Proverbs 28:26

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

Isaiah 5:21

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