Proverbs 26:12

New Century Version

There is more hope for a foolish person than for those who think they are wise.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see people who speak too quickly? There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.

Romans 12:16

Live in peace with each other. Do not be proud, but make friends with those who seem unimportant. Do not think how smart you are.

Proverbs 28:11

Rich people may think they are wise, but the poor with understanding will prove them wrong.

Revelation 3:17

You say, ‘I am rich, and I have become wealthy and do not need anything.’ But you do not know that you are really miserable, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two sons obeyed his father?” The priests and leaders answered, “The first son.” Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes will enter the kingdom of God before you do.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer fools when they speak foolishly, or they will think they are really wise.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood alone and prayed, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people who steal, cheat, or take part in adultery, or even like this tax collector.

Luke 7:44

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

Proverbs 26:16

The lazy person thinks he is wiser than seven people who give sensible answers.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see people skilled in their work? They will work for kings, not for ordinary people.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t depend on your own wisdom. Respect the Lord and refuse to do wrong.

John 9:41

Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin. But since you keep saying you see, your guilt remains.”

Proverbs 12:15

Fools think they are doing right, but the wise listen to advice.

Proverbs 28:26

Those who trust in themselves are foolish, but those who live wisely will be kept safe.

Isaiah 5:21

How terrible it will be for people who think they are wise and believe they are clever.