Proverbs 26:5

New International Version

Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

Cross References

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Proverbs 28:11

The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

Titus 1:13

This saying is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith

Romans 11:25

I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in,

John 8:7

When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”

Proverbs 26:12

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

Proverbs 26:4

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.

Isaiah 5:21

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

Proverbs 26:6

Sending a message by the hands of a fool is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison.