Proverbs 26:12

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.

Proverbs 26:16

The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.

Proverbs 26:5

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

Proverbs 28:11

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

Proverbs 28:26

The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

Proverbs 29:20

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

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Isaiah 5:21

Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, those who think they possess understanding.

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did his father’s will?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, tax collectors and prostitutes will go ahead of you into the kingdom of God!

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood and prayed about himself like this: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: extortionists, unrighteous people, adulterers – or even like this tax collector.

Luke 7:44

Then, turning toward the woman, he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house. You gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

John 9:41

Jesus replied, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin, but now because you claim that you can see, your guilt remains.”

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

Revelation 3:17

Because you say, “I am rich and have acquired great wealth, and need nothing,” but do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked,