Proverbs 26:5

New English Translation

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

Cross References

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

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him.

Proverbs 26:6

Like cutting off the feet or drinking violence, so is sending a message by the hand of a fool.

Proverbs 28:11

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

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.

John 8:7

When they persisted in asking him, he stood up straight and replied, “Whoever among you is guiltless may be the first to throw a stone at her.”

Romans 11:25

For I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: A partial hardening has happened to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.

Romans 12:16

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

Titus 1:13

Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith