Proverbs 26:12

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Do you see a man who is 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 eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man skilful in his work? he will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Proverbs 26:16

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer discreetly.

Proverbs 26:5

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

Proverbs 28:11

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.

Proverbs 28:26

He who trusts in his own mind is a fool; but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

Proverbs 29:20

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

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

Isaiah 5:21

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight!

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank thee that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, 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 said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no guilt; but now that you say, ‘We see,’ your guilt remains.

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; never be conceited.

Revelation 3:17

For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing; not knowing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.