Proverbs 26:12

New International Reader's Version

Do you see a person who is wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:15

The way of foolish people seems right to them. But those who are wise listen to advice.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see someone who does good work? That person will serve kings. That person won’t serve officials of lower rank.

Proverbs 26:16

A person who doesn’t want to work is wiser in his own eyes than seven people who give careful answers.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a foolish person in keeping with their foolish acts. If you do not, they will be wise in their own eyes.

Proverbs 28:11

Rich people may think they are wise. But a poor person with understanding knows that rich people are fooling themselves.

Proverbs 28:26

Those who trust in themselves are foolish. But those who live wisely are kept safe.

Proverbs 29:20

Have you seen someone who speaks without thinking? There is more hope for foolish people than for that person.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Have respect for the Lord and avoid evil.

Isaiah 5:21

How terrible it will be for those who think they are wise! How terrible for those who think they are really clever!

Matthew 21:31

“Which of the two sons did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “What I’m about to tell you is true. Tax collectors and prostitutes will enter the kingdom of God ahead of you.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed. ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people,’ he said. ‘I am not like robbers or those who do other evil things. I am not like those who commit adultery. I am not even like this tax collector.

Luke 7:44

Then he turned toward the woman. He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water to wash my feet. But she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

John 9:41

Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, you remain guilty.

Romans 12:16

Agree with one another. Don’t be proud. Be willing to be a friend of people who aren’t considered important. Don’t think that you are better than others.

Revelation 3:17

You say, “I am rich. I’ve become wealthy and don’t need anything.” But you don’t realize how pitiful and miserable you have become. You are poor, blind and naked.