Proverbs 26:5

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 26:12

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

Proverbs 26:4

Don’t answer fools when they speak foolishly, or you will be just like them.

Proverbs 26:6

Sending a message by a foolish person is like cutting off your feet or drinking poison.

Proverbs 28:11

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

Proverbs 3:7

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

Isaiah 5:21

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

John 8:7

When they continued to ask Jesus their question, he raised up and said, “Anyone here who has never sinned can throw the first stone at her.”

Romans 11:25

I want you to understand this secret, brothers and sisters, so you will understand that you do not know everything: Part of Israel has been made stubborn, but that will change when many who are not Jews have come to God.

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.

Titus 1:13

The words that prophet said are true. So firmly tell those people they are wrong so they may become strong in the faith,